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Strong earthquake hits Peru

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A strong earth quake hits Peru. The ground shakes in the middle of the land. This happens at 13 o'clock. Experts say: The quake is very strong. It has a power of 6 point 7 or 7 point 2.

At least 2 people are hurt. More than 30 houses are broken. Big stones fall down in the mountains. People feel the quake in the capital city Lima.

The quake is very deep in the earth. It is nearly 100 kilo meter deep. This is good luck. There are less bad damages. The navy says: There is no danger for a tsunami. A tsunami is a huge flood wave.

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Definitions

Earthquake
An earthquake is a natural event. The ground shakes very strong.
Tsunami
A tsunami is a very big and danger wave in the sea.

Locations

Peru
Peru is a big land in the west of South America.
Lima
Lima is the capital city of the land Peru.

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