Strong 6.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Peru

A powerful earthquake shook the southern Andes region of Peru today. Experts say it registered as a 6.7 on the scale.

A strong earthquake hit southern Peru today. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake measured 6.7 in magnitude. The shaking happened in the Andes mountains. People in the area felt it clearly. Experts are looking closely at the damage. The earthquake has also sparked some talk about activity in the 'Ring of Fire.' This is a long chain of volcanoes and fault lines that goes around the Pacific Ocean. Many earthquakes happen in this area because the ground is always shifting. Right now, people are waiting to see if there is any serious damage to buildings or if anyone got hurt. Local offici…