Man killed by falling wall as 5.6 magnitude earthquake sparks landslide

The earthquake struck off the central coast of Peru, rattling the capital Lima and the port city of Callao. At least one person has died and five others were injured

A devastating 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck Peru, resulting in at least one fatality this evening.

The tremor, which originated off the central coast of Peru, caused significant shaking in Lima and the neighboring port city of Callao.

This led to one death and five injuries, as confirmed by officials.

The seismic event occurred at 11:35am local time in the Pacific Ocean.

The United States Geological Survey pinpointed its epicenter 23 kilometers (14 miles) southwest of Callao, just west of Lima.

In a tragic incident in northern Lima, a 36 year old man, whose identity remains undisclosed, was killed while "standing outside his vehicle waiting for a passenger."

A wall from a building under construction's fourth floor collapsed onto him, according to Police Col. Ramiro Clauco speaking to RPP radio.

Hospitals are currently treating the five injured individuals, reported the Emergency Operations Center.

The organization also noted damages to infrastructure including roads and educational facilities, reports the Mirror.

President Dina Boluarte is en route to Callao to oversee the situation, as announced by the Peruvian presidency on X.

Local media footage has captured scenes of cars damaged by debris, wrecked homes, and toppled billboards.

Hernando Tavera, executive president of the Geophysical Institute of Peru, informed a local TV channel N that the quake was felt across all districts of Lima.

Reports from local radio stations indicated that a professional soccer game at Lima's Alberto Gallardo Stadium experienced a temporary halt.

A religious service at Lima's cathedral was disrupted as congregants hurriedly evacuated.

Peru is situated along the Ring of Fire, a zone around the Pacific Ocean known for its frequent earthquakes and active volcanoes.