Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes Peru

LIMA — The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 has struck on the coast of central Peru.

The quake was recorded at 11 minutes after midnight (local and EST; 0511 GMT), nine miles (15 kilometers) from the city of Ica, which was badly damaged by a major 8.0 earthquake in August 2007 and also suffered damage in a quake last October.

Monday’s quake was at a depth of 24.4 miles (39.2 kilometers). USGS maps showed the epicenter exactly on the Pacific Ocean coastline.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.