Peru Earthquake Magnitude 7.2 with No Damage Report Released by Authorities

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A magnitude 7.2 earthquake occurred near the coast of Peru today, with no damage report released by authorities yet. The US Geological Survey (USGS) mentioned a potential tsunami threat along parts of the coastline, but later confirmed the threat had passed. Reports from AFP and CNN indicated the earthquake's occurrence, initially estimated at magnitude 7.2. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially stated no tsunami threat, but later warned of potential waves up to 3 meters in some coastal areas, while the German Research Center for Geosciences earlier reported the earthquake magnitude as 6.9.

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