In Peru, Sicaya is tied to the quake relief story unfolding after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake injuring dozens and displacing hundreds, with ongoing local response.
A strong earthquake struck near Sicaya, Huancayo province, Peru, injuring more than 20 people and displacing about 300. The epicenter was 2 km west-southwest of Sicaya, at a depth of 10 km. Several buildings collapsed or sustained damage, including a church and convent; authorities say missing persons remain unknown. The earthquake follows Peru’s frequent seismic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire.