An earthquake with magnitude 7.1 struck southern Peru, 67 km north-northwest of Juliaca, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The earthquake was very deep at 258 km.
Based on all available data a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said.
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