8 killed as 4.9 magnitude quake hits Peruvian village At least eight people have died as a 4.9-magnitude earthquake hit a remote Andean village near Cuzco, Peru, destroying homes late Saturday night, a Peruvian civil defense official said. The quake was at a depth of 8 kilometers. It destroyed a total 15 homes, leaving 75 people homeless, local RPP Radio reported. Emergency authorities are continuing to search for victims. 13:22 USGS: 4.8 earthquake shakes Iceland A 4.8 magnitude earthquake has hit Iceland, some 217 kilometers (135 miles) from the capital, Reykjavik, the US Geological Survey has reported. The epicenter of the quake was located at a depth of 7 kilometers. There have been no reports of damage and injuries.
Posted on: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 01:15:19 +0000
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