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6.7 earthquake damages buildings and cuts power in Peru

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Peru’s Ayacucho region on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake damaged buildings and caused power cuts.
WHO: US Geological Survey
WHAT: A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Ayacucho region, damaging buildings and causing power cuts.
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026
WHERE: Ayacucho Region, Peru
WHY: Cause not yet established.
Sources (1): BBC News

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