Seism in Peru left 145 Wounded and Many Broken Homes

Ica seism aftermath

Yesterday a replica of 4 points in the Richter scale was felt in the region of Ica, south of Peru, occurred after the quake of 6,2 that left 145 people with minor wounds.

The last report of the Civil Defence informed that the replica occurred at 09:20 (GMT). The injured parties were attended in 12 hospitals and health centres of Ica.

Most of the civilians had bruises and minor bone fractures as a consequence of the debris that fall over them while they escaped from their homes. (AV)