Magnitude-6.9 quake shakes Peru

An 6.9-magnitude earthquake centered off Perus central coast has rattled Perus capital but there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.The epicenter of the quake, which took place at 1854 GMT, was located about 288 kilometers (175 miles) southeast of Lima, the US Geological Survey reported.Thousands of people evacuated buildings in Lima and other cities, but there were no immediate reports of damage.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not issue a widespread tsunami warning, but cautioned that quakes of this magnitude sometimes generate local tsunamis that can be destructive.The epicenter was located 51 kilometers southwest of the city of Ica, capital of the province of the same name, at a depth of 35 kilometers, the USGS said.