Earthquake and aftershocks strike Peru in the vicinity of the capital Lima

In early morning hours, around 1:35 a.m., a series of earthquakes and aftershocks lasting four days struck Peru's capital city Lima.  A strong shock was felt at midnight on the 21st, then the strongest tremor at 1:40 p.m. the following day.  Lighter aftershocks followed.  Destruction and casualties were limited though many houses and churches were damaged.  (By John Osborne)