Strong earthquake hits northern Peru near Brazil

There are no immediate reports of damage or injury in the quake, which was felt mildly in the capital of Lima.
The Colorado-based USGS says the quake was centered just north of the jungle city of Pucallpa and struck at 12:46 p.m. local time (1:46 p.m. EDT). The quake occurred 90 miles (145 kilometers) underground. The deeper the quake, the less it is likely to be felt or to cause destruction.