Peru Hit By Moderate 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake

Witnesses in Lima reported feeling buildings shake, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.8 in magnitude struck near the coast of central Peru on Monday at a depth of 8.1 miles (13 km), the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

It cited the West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center as saying the quake struck at 1753 GMT about 110 miles (177 km) south south-east of the capital Lima.

Witnesses in Lima reported feeling buildings shake, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.