Two Significant Earthquakes Hit Southern Peru and Macquarie Island

A 6.3 magnitude quake struck off Peru's coast, while a 6.0 quake impacted the southwestern Pacific, both causing minimal damage.

Peru's 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred off the Arequipa coast at a depth of 25 kilometers.
No tsunami threat or significant damage was reported in Peru.
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Macquarie Island at a depth of 7 kilometers.
Both regions experienced strong shaking, but the likelihood of casualties remains low.
Peru and the southwestern Pacific are part of the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire.