At least six people were killed and 21 others injured after two powerful earthquakes struck a mountainous region of Peru, triggering landslides and causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. The twin tremors shook several towns, sending residents rushing into the streets in panic as buildings collapsed and roads cracked.
According to local authorities, the earthquakes struck within a short interval, making rescue operations more difficult. Emergency teams were quickly deployed to the affected areas to search for survivors trapped under debris and provide medical assistance to the injured. Several homes and public buildings suffered severe structural damage, while landslides blocked key roads, delaying access to remote communities.
Hospitals in the affected region treated dozens of injured people, many of whom sustained fractures and other injuries caused by falling debris. Rescue workers, supported by police, firefighters and local volunteers, continued clearing rubble and assessing damaged structures amid fears of aftershocks.
The Peruvian government activated emergency response measures and urged residents to remain alert as authorities monitored seismic activity. Temporary shelters were set up for families displaced by the earthquakes, while engineers began inspecting schools, hospitals and public buildings to determine whether they were safe for use.
Peru lies along the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, making earthquakes a frequent occurrence in the country. Officials have appealed for calm while rescue and relief efforts continue, warning that the casualty toll could rise as emergency teams reach isolated mountain villages and complete search operations.
