A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck South Pacific Ocean Ica, Peru

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the South Pacific Ocean, 91 kilometers (56 miles) southeast of San Juan de Marcona in Ica, Peru, early Friday morning, according to US Geological Survey.

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor occurred at 12.36 a.m. Lima time (0536GMT) on Friday in the province of Nazca in the Ica region.

"The quake had a very shallow depth of 28 kilometers (17 miles) and was felt widely in the area," Volcano Discovery reported.

Following the earthquake, the Peru Ministry of Health reported that five injured individuals were treated.

Residents in the Ica region and surrounding areas reported intense shaking, although detailed assessments of damage and casualties are still underway, it added.

Seismic activity is not uncommon in this region, which is situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, knon for its frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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