# Earthquake in Peru damages buildings and knocks out power

A strong earthquake struck Peru, damaging buildings and causing widespread power cuts in affected areas. Authorities are assessing the damage and working to restore electricity. The quake disrupted daily life, though no major casualties have been reported so far.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0km6n3ng7ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:14:38 GMT