More significant earthquake activity is continuing worldwide. A magnitude 6.1 just struck northwestern Peru, near the border of Ecuador. It had a focal depth of about 20 miles. Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake should have been felt by everyone around the area of the epicenter. In those areas, dangerous ground shaking took place with the potential to inflict moderate to heavy damage to buildings and other infrastructure. Towns or cities where the quake likely caused strong shaking include probably moderate shaking in Sullana(pop. 160,800) located about 9 miles from the epicenter, Querecotillo(pop. 25,400) 10 miles away, Marcavelica(pop. 25,600), 11 miles away, Tambo Grande(pop. 30,000), 15 miles from the epicenter, Piura(pop. 325,500), 17 miles from the epicenter, San Martin(pop. 130,000), 18 miles away, Catacaos(pop. 57,300), 23 miles away, and Chulucanas(pop. 68,800), 29 miles away from the epicenter.
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