Earthquake in Peru Leaves at Least Five Dead The latest earthquake to ravage Peru has left at least five people dead, over twenty injured, and three hundred displaced. The 5.
5 magnitude quake struck on Saturday night near the city of Sicaya in Huancayo province. Peru's geography makes it a prime target for seismic activity due to its location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire.
" Earthquakes are frequent in this region, and the Peruvian government has acknowledged the risks for years.