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Peru Coast Jolted by 5.8 Magnitude Quake
28 Dec
Summary
- A magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred near Peru's northern coast.
- The seismic event took place on Saturday at a shallow depth.
- The German Research Centre for Geosciences reported the earthquake.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 jolted the coastal region of northern Peru this past Saturday. The seismic activity was recorded at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers.
The German Research Centre for Geosciences, commonly known as GFZ, was the primary source for this information. They confirmed the details of the earthquake's magnitude and location.
This event serves as a reminder of the geological activity in the region, with the GFZ closely monitoring seismic occurrences and providing critical data.
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