[patriciaruth]

So, Australia is reporting this quake. Why is the U.S. news so quiet on this major quake?

[JohnA]

Here's VOA's account

[JohnA]

Here's NewsNow's coverage. There's American coverage here.

[gleeaikin]

As of yesterday (Friday) there were reports on all the major networks and the BBC with photos, in the mid-Atlantic news area. They also reported that the Peruvian Embassy in DC was overloaded with calls. Several local restaurants owned by Peruvians were reported to be engaging in support activities.