Lima, Peru – Web Desk: At least six people have died and more than 30 have been injured after a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the central Andes region of Peru on Saturday, authorities said .
Damage and Displacement
Approximately 300 people have been displaced, with multiple homes destroyed and a historic church and convent severely damaged, according to officials . The epicenter was located near the town of Secaya .
Rescue Efforts
Emergency response teams are searching through rubble for possible survivors in the affected areas .
Seismic Context
Peru is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the world’s most seismically active regions, making earthquakes relatively common in the country .
