Southern peru: A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The epicenter was located about 40 kilometers north-west of Ocuviricho, around 800 kilometers from the capital Lima, at a depth of 66 kilometers.

According to Qatar News Agency, Peru is no stranger to seismic activity. On August 3, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck eastern parts of the country. Peru experiences at least 400 earthquakes felt by residents every year as it lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone of seismic activity stretching along the western coast of the Americas.