7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Peru Hit the south of the country, 67 km north-northwest of the city of Juliaca The quake occurred very deep at 258k below sea level A destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected By Miranda Aldersley For Mailonline Published: 09:23 GMT, 1 March 2019 | Updated: 09:25 GMT, 1 March 2019 Viewcomments An earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck southern Peru, 67km north-northwest of Juliaca, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was very deep at 258 km. Based on all available data a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. The earthquake struck at 3.50am (8.50a, GMT). Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility