Six killed and dozens injured as 5.5‑magnitude quake strikes Peru’s Andes

A shallow 5.5‑magnitude earthquake hit the Andes of central Peru on Saturday night, killing at least six people and injuring dozens. Authorities say around 300 residents were displaced and given tents, while historic structures such as the 16th‑century Santiago de León church suffered damage. The quake’s impact was amplified by the region’s traditional adobe construction. Emergency crews arrived early Sunday to search for survivors and clear debris. The event adds to Peru’s long history of seismic activity along the Pacific Ring of Fire.