6.3 earthquake shakes Peru

An earthquake of 6.3 magnitude rattled the coast of Peru early on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The quake occurred shortly after midnight local time and was centred about 9 miles southeast of the city of Ica and about 170 miles south-southeast of the capital city Lima.

Witnesses said the quake shook buildings in coastal Lima, Peru's capital. Although there were no reported injuries or damage, local radio said residents near the epi-center were alarmed and ran outside their homes when they felt the quake. Power was out in nearby Pisco, the radio said.