Earthquake of Magnitude 4.7 Hits Near Andamarca, Peru
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck 63 km east-southeast of Andamarca, Peru, on Tuesday. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the tremors were felt at 01:42:59 (UTC+05:30) and the quake’s depth was 35.0 km. The epicenter was located at 11.909°S and 74.245°W. No material damage has been reported so far, and further details are awaited.
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Earthquake -: An earthquake is when the ground shakes because of movements deep inside the Earth. It can cause buildings to shake and sometimes fall down.
Magnitude 4.7 -: Magnitude 4.7 is a way to measure how strong an earthquake is. The higher the number, the stronger the earthquake.
Andamarca -: Andamarca is a place in Peru, which is a country in South America.
Peru -: Peru is a country in South America, known for its ancient history and beautiful landscapes.
United States Geological Survey (USGS) -: The USGS is a group in the United States that studies the Earth, including earthquakes, to help keep people safe.
UTC+05:30 -: UTC+05:30 is a way to tell time. It means the time is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of the time at the Prime Meridian, which is a line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.
Epicenter -: The epicenter is the point on the Earth’s surface right above where an earthquake starts underground.
11.909°S and 74.245°W -: These are coordinates that tell exactly where a place is on Earth. 11.909°S means it is 11.909 degrees south of the Equator, and 74.245°W means it is 74.245 degrees west of the Prime Meridian.