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Strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Peru, damaging homes and schools
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Strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Peru, damaging homes and schools

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday, injuring three people and damaging at least 22 homes, six schools and 12 medical centres, according to preliminary assessments. The quake was also felt in Lima and several other parts of the country.

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A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday, injuring three people and damaging at least 22 homes, six schools and 12 medical centres, according to preliminary assessments.

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