A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck 8 kilometers west of Atiquipa, south of Lima, Peru. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake at a depth of 28 kilometers and issued a tsunami warning for potential waves of 1 to 3 meters along some Peruvian coasts. There is no tsunami threat to US shores. The Peruvian government is closely monitoring the situation and assessing possible damage, but no casualties have been reported.
Torrential rains in central South Korea have triggered deadly floods and landslides, leaving 4 people dead and 1 missing. Over 5,192 residents from 3,413 households have been evacuated to safer areas.
The most affected regions include Chungcheong and Gyeonggi provinces. Two deaths were reported in South Chungcheong, and one person went missing in Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, after river levels surged.
According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, at least 772 public and private structures have been damaged. Agricultural lands were submerged, ferry services were halted on two lines, and seven train routes were partially suspended.
The Korean Meteorological Administration warned that heavy rainfall is expected to continue until Saturday.
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