An earthquake struck Peru at 04:18:45 PET on 14 January 2018. It had a magnitude of Mww 7.1 with a maximum perceived intensity of VII on the Mercalli intensity scale. One death was officially reported, though early reports initially claimed two, with a further 139 people injured. Widespread damage to adobe houses was reported with 443 homes being destroyed. An initial tsunami warning was later rescinded. Magnitude 7.1 (mww), 39 km deep, 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru — 15.77°S, 74.71°W. January 14, 2018 at 09:18 UTC. Deaths: 2 (Wikidata). Tsunami: USGS flags this quake as having caused one, or the potential for one. Felt reports to USGS: 352. Wiki link https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us2000cjfy Data: US Geological Survey (public domain).