Peru
An 8.0 magnitude earthquake rocked Peru last night southeast of its capital, Lima. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, four strong aftershocks ranging from magnitudes of 5.4 to 5.9 were felt. Current reports indicate that more than 337 residents…
Peru
SG/SM/11125 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death and destruction wrought by a powerful earthquake south of Lima, Peru. He extends his sincere…
Peru
Following the strong earthquake which hit the central coastal region of Peru on 15 August in the evening (local time), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' Pan-American Disaster Response Unit (PADRU) is sending out two…
Peru
By Anna Nelson of the International Federation The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is releasing 250,000 Swiss francs (US$205,000/ €153,000) from its Disaster Relief Emergency Fund to start mobilizing assistance for the victims of Wednesday's 7.9-magnitude…
Peru
Lima, 16 de agosto del 2007.- En el marco de la cooperación que el sistema de las Naciones Unidas brinda al Perú, el Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (UNICEF), inició su respuesta a la emergencia a…
Peru
De acuerdo al comandante del Cuerpo General de Bomberos del Perú, Roberto Ocño existirían entre 500 y 510 muertos y 1,600 heridos producto del terremoto que sacudió ayer al país. Esta cifra es mucho mayor a la que brindó el…
Peru
Un avión Hércules moviliza esta tarde cinco toneladas de bienestarina, tres toneladas de agua potable, 300 kilos de medicamentos y 2 carpas hospitalarias para atender a las víctimas del terremoto. Bogotá, 16 ago (MRE). La ayuda que el Gobierno Nacional envía…
Peru
Direct Relief International is moving quickly to respond with medical aid and cash resources to the 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Peru yesterday evening. Program Officer for Latin America Dan Smith, whose wife and daughter are in Peru (they are safe),…
Peru
By Jean Luis Arce CANETE, Peru, Aug 16 (Reuters) - A massive earthquake hit Peru on Wednesday evening and officials said more than 330 people were killed in the rubble of collapsed homes and a church as rescuers searched for…
Peru
In the early evening of August 16, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 in Richter's was located 33 km west of Chincha, 160 kmScale struck Peru. south from the capital city, Lima. As more than a hundred…
