A very strong earthquake reported by the EMSC as M7.2 hit near the coast of central Peru at 05:36 UTC on June 28, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 28 km (17 miles).
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) measured the quake at magnitude 7.2 with a depth of 28 km. The agency initially said there was no tsunami threat. There have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties.