8.0 magnitude earthquake rocks Peru Posted on 27 May 2019 On Sunday 27 May, an 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Amazon Rainforest in northern Peru. The earthquake occurred in an isolated area and killed one person. 11 other people in Peru as well as seven people in Ecuador have been injured, according to CNN. AP News has reported that the earthquake happened at 2.14am local time. The quake centered in a nature reserve 92 kilometers east of Yurimaguas. According to U.S Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred 114km below the earth’s surface which minimized the impact. Earthquakes closer to the surface are far more destructive. Image source: Twitter @dailynation Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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