Peru’s Central Region Hit by 5.1 Quake, Killing at Least Four

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Or sign-in if you have an account.(Bloomberg) — A 5.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Peru’s central Junín region late Saturday killed at least four people, injured more than 20 and affected about 300 more, according to Peruvian authorities.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThe quake hit shortly after 9:20 pm local time, with its epicenter in the Andean province of Chupaca. An aftershock followed about 15 minutes later as emergency crews began assessing damage across the region.Regional emergency authorities said the shaking was felt with light to moderate intensity across Junín. Search and rescue operations were hampered overnight by power outages that left emergency areas without electricity, delaying some efforts until daybreak. Army personnel joined rescue operations.Peru’s Health Ministry said the Regional Maternal and Children’s Hospital El Carmen suffered structural cracks in its pediatric intensive care unit, while the Daniel Alcides Carrión National Hospital also sustained damage.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe Energy and Mines Ministry said more than 35,000 electricity customers remained without power in the Junín and Huancavelica regions as of Sunday, down from more than 61,000 initially affected.Power distributor Electrocentro said the earthquake triggered automatic disconnections across multiple electricity feeders serving Huancayo, Chupaca and nearby districts. Emergency crews were deployed immediately to restore service, it said.In a later interview with state news agency Andina, National Institute of Civil Defense chief Luis Vásquez said the death toll had risen to five. Authorities continued evaluating damage in the affected areas, according to Vásquez.The earthquake comes as South America has been rattled by significant seismic events. Venezuela is still recovering from a powerful earthquake that killed thousands in late June, while a magnitude-7.4 quake struck Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas on Friday, causing structural damage but no reports of widespread casualties.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.