In pictures: Peru quake

A powerful earthquake has struck southern Peru, killing dozens of people and cutting communications with many remote areas.

Peru's historic second city, Arequipa, was among the worst affected urban areas.

Among the damaged buildings was Arequipa's cathedral, which lost a bell tower

Much of the elegant stone architecture in the centre of the city has been destroyed

Witnesses said the ground made huge waves which shook the area

The confirmed figures for deaths and injuries may rise as time passes

As rescue workers began the task of saving lives, a state of emergency was declared across southern Peru

People held a Mass outdoors on Sunday for fear of another tremor