Peru Earthquake by Addison Jordan

Summary: This past Saturday, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the South American country of Peru. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake struck about four miles away from the coastal city of Sechura, which is a city in the northern part of the country.

            There were no injuries or deaths recorded by the earthquake, which happened at a depth of six miles. The earthquake took place in a region that marks the boundary between two tectonic plates, the oceanic crust of the Nazca Plate moves under the South American Plate. These zones are quite often the sites of earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Analysis: I have never experienced a major earthquake before, but from what I know a 6.3 magnitude earthquake is a pretty serious earthquake. One day last year, my mother and I were sitting in the family room at home, and we heard a howling noise outside, just before we felt the room shake.  Later we found out that it was a mild earthquake in the northern DFW area.  Although it was just a small earthquake, it still felt weird.  I’m just glad no one was badly hurt or injured in the earthquake in Peru.

Link: http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/15/world/americas/peru-earthquake/index.html?hpt=wo_c2