5.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Peru's Junín region
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Peruvian authorities
Junín, Peru
July 18, 2026
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A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit the Junín region of Peru late Saturday. Six people were killed and 21 injured. Structural damage reported in hospitals and residential areas.
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