Tsunami warning and fears of 10ft waves after powerful earthquake in Peru

A tsunami alert was issued after a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake stuck off the coast of Peru.

The huge tremor happened out to sea around five miles from the Atiquipa district in the south west of the South American country.

There were fears of 10ft waves hitting some coastal areas after the warning was issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC).

Experts have since downgraded the alert...