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November 28, 2021 Strong earthquake at sea off the coast of northern Peru.
The quake, of magnitude 7.5, was recorded about 42 kilometers north-west of Barranca.
This was reported by the US geological monitoring service Usgs.
The epicenter was located in the Pacific Ocean at a depth of 112.5 km.
Although the magnitude is extremely strong, the considerable depth should have reduced the consequences.
No tsunami warnings were issued.
The earthquake struck at 5:52 local time, 11.52 in Italy.
Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.5 - 42 km NNW of Barranca, Peru https://t.co/srx9QGJmyB
- USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) November 28, 2021