Magnitude 6 quake strikes southern Peru

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.0 earthquake rattled southern Peru on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The epicentre of the quake was located 33 miles (53 km) north-northwest of Arequipa, Peru, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was recorded at a depth of 46 miles (74 km). Earlier, the agency said the quake measured 6.1 on the Richter scale.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, but magnitude 6 quakes are capable of causing severe damage.

Arequipa, which lies about 445 miles (720 km) southeast of the capital Lima, is Peru's second-largest city. The historic centre of the city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.