Powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits coast of Peru

By Diyar Guldogan

ANKARA (AA) - An earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale hit the coast of Peru on Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

The earthquake struck about 42 kilometers (26 miles) south-southwest of Acari at a depth of 12 kilometers (7 miles), the USGS said.

No casualties or damages have yet been reported.