Peru Earthquake: Five Dead, Toll May Rise in Remote Andean Highlands

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Chongos Bajo in Peru's Junín highlands on July 19, 2026, killing at least five and injuring over 20. About 300 homes were affected. INDECI, Peru's disaster agency, issued two emergency reports within seven hours. Adobe construction and remote roads may push the toll higher as brigades reach isolated communities.