An earthquake struck near Misca, Peru at 21:35 local time on September 27.

The shock had a moment magnitude of 5.0 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong).

The focal mechanism displayed primarily normal motion with a small left-lateral component.

The event resulted in the deaths of 8 people and damaged or destroyed 60 homes in the region, with rock slides and power failures affecting the epicentral area.

[2] The president of Peru, President Ollanta Humala added that Misca, which was also 90% damaged, had been erected directly on a geological fault line and should be rebuilt in a different location after proper geographical survey of the area.