4.7 magnitude earthquake hits Peru

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An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 on the Richter scale struck 48 km south-south-west of Alianza Cristiana, Peru on Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

Peru is a country in western South America.

The earthquake occurred at 03:11:49 (UTC+05:30) and hit Alianza Cristiana, Peru on Monday, at a depth of 108.3 km, the USGS informed.

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The earthquake's epicentre was 3.868degS and 76.622degW, respectively.

No casualties have been reported yet. Further details awaited.

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