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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes northwestern Peru - USGS


    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck northwestern Peru on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

    The quake's epicentre was 26 miles (42 km) south-southwest of Piura and it occurred at a depth of 7.2 miles (12 km), the USGS said.

    There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

    (Reporting by Paul Simao; Editing by Eric Beech)