At Least 6 Dead, 21 Injured After 2 Earthquakes Hit Peru Peru's recent earthquakes have highlighted the country's precarious position on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where nearly 85% of global seismic activity occurs.
The region's infrastructure and emergency preparedness are woefully inadequate to handle such disasters.
The latest quake, which claimed at least six lives and injured 21 others in Chupaca province, serves as a stark reminder of Peru's vulnerability to seismic events.