CNN - Peru Struck by 3 major earthquakes 7.5 and 7.7

[Frustratedlady]

-- Three major earthquakes strike Peru -- a magnitude 7.7 and two magnitude 7.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There is no word on casualties but Reuters reports buildings shaking in the capital, Lima.

http://CNN.com

(CNN) -- Three major earthquakes struck Peru on Wednesday evening -- a magnitude 7.7, then two magnitude 7.5 quakes a moment later, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The first two quakes struck offshore, while the third was on land.

There were power outages in Lima, the capital, and people ran onto the streets in panic as the quakes shook office buildings, Reuters reported

[Quakerfriend]

1. This is huge! Anyone know what's going on??

Prayers for the people of Peru and their majestic homeland. :hug:

[PetrusMonsFormicarum]

2. Good wishes to Peruvians

from another riding the volatile Pacific Rim. We've had so many "barely noticeable" temblors here in the Pacific Northwest that sometimes we all seem to be waiting for the other shoe to drop. And it's comforting to know that FEMA already cares not for us--I'd rather know and be prepared to take care of ourselves.

[quinnox]

3. this isn't politics related

probably should be moved to general discussion

[fed-up]

4. only 7.5-USGS initially reported three earthquakes, but revised its report.

http://www.cnn.com/Big quake strikes Peru
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the coast of central Peru, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS initially reported three earthquakes, but revised its report. Tsunami warnings and watches were issued for large parts of the Pacific coast of Central and South America. Reuters reported shaking buildings in the capital, Lima. developing story


http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Maps/10/285_-15.php

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Maps/10/285_-15_eqs.php

Earthquake List for Map 10/285 -15

Update time = Thu Aug 16 0:40:27 UTC 2007

Here is a list of the earthquakes located by the USGS and contributing networks in the 10/285 -15 area. Most recent events are at the top. (Some early events may be obscured by later ones on the map.)
Click on the underlined portion of an earthquake record in the list below for more information.
MAG UTC DATE-TIME
y/m/d h:m:s LAT
deg LON
deg DEPTH
km Region
MAP 5.9 2007/08/16 00:19:09 -14.460 -75.908 10.0 NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL PERU
MAP 5.8 2007/08/16 00:02:42 -12.645 -75.508 31.2 CENTRAL PERU
MAP 7.5 2007/08/15 23:40:58 -13.322 -76.508 40.7 NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL PERU
MAP 4.7 2007/08/13 06:00:18 -13.979 -70.156 69.4 CENTRAL PERU

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

5. I didn't feel it. So why should it concern me?

:sarcasm:

[Mutineer]

6. It is POLITICAL

because this country can't afford to give foreign aid and disaster assistance to those that need it, including those who might be hit by disaster right here in this very country. And why? Because of George W. Bush and his failed policies that led us into the quagmire that IS Iraq. So sorry, this is political! :rant: