# 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Peru

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Peru, with the epicenter near the central coast. No immediate reports of casualties or major damage were released. The quake is a reminder of the region's seismic activity.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/19/5-6-magnitude-earthquake-hits-peru?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:54:22 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/19/55-magnitude-earthquake-hits-perus-andes-region-and-kills-at-least-5-people) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:12:47 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/23/earthquake-texas) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:25:31 GMT