A strong earthquake happened in Peru. The earthquake happened on Saturday. It was at 9 in the evening. The place is in the south west.
Experts measure the power of earthquakes. The power was between 5 and 6. Many houses fell down. At least 1 person died. Many people are hurt.
The earthquake was near the town Chupaca. The earth shakes often in this area. Peru lies at the 'Pazifischen Feuer-Ring'. The plates of the earth move there often. Neighbor countries like Chile feel this too.