Lima: A strong earthquake shook coast of Peru near the capital. 17 are feared dead as it tumbled buildings and caused hundreds to flee office buildings in Lima. A tsunami warning was issued for South America’s Pacific coast.
A church in city of Ica, south of Lime toppled killing 17 people and injuring 70, according to cable new station Canal.
US Geological Survey said the 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit about 145 km southeast of Lima at a depth of about 41 km. The quake toppled houses and caused panic in capital.
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