7.1-magnitude earthquake on border of Peru, Brazil, USGS reports
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A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Peru, close to its borders with Bolivia and Brazil on Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The quake was recorded at 4:04 a.m. local time at a depth of 378 miles.
The epicenter was 83 miles west of the Peruvian village of Inapari and 140 miles west of the Bolivian city of Cobija.
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There was no immediate information on damage or casualties.
In 2001, at least 74 people were killed after an 8.1 magnitude earthquake shook southern Peru and triggered a tsunami, the U.K.'s Express reported.
Earlier this week, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela Tuesday, the USGS reported.
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This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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