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Earthquake in Peru | Quote: | A powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake has hit the coast of Peru, killing at least 337 people and injuring hundreds more, Peru's civil defence institute says.
All but one of the deaths were in the coastal province of Ica, about 265km (165 miles) south of the capital, Lima.
In Lima, buildings shook violently during the prolonged tremors, prompting residents to take to the streets.
President Alan Garcia said he was sending three cabinet ministers to the worst affected area.
The earthquake struck at 1841 (2341 GMT) on Wednesday and lasted for several minutes.
BBC News online |
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