Peru Shocked by 7.9 Earthquake! Aug 16, 2007 8:33:05 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by B-J Forum Admin on Aug 16, 2007 8:33:05 GMT -5 A huge earthquake measuring 7.9 hit the coastline are of Peru south of the capital city of Lima. Severely damaged structures, power outages, and several hundred lives lost so far.USGS Map of earthquake area.earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Maps/region/S_America.phpReuter's Story:www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN1629631020070816?src=081607_0827_DOUBLEFEATURE_peru_earthquake&pageNumbe