LIMA, Peru (AP) — A powerful 7.9-magnitude earthquake shook Peru’s coast near the capital, killing at least 337 people and injuring 827, the Civil Defense said early Thursday.
Strong earthquake in Peru kills at least 337
Thursday, August 16, 2007 | 12:16 p.m. CDT;
updated 3:23 a.m. CDT, Friday, July 18, 2008
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