1966 Peru earthquake

The 1966 Peru earthquake occurred on October 17 at 16:41 local time (21:41 UTC).[1] It had a magnitude of Mw 8.1. The epicenter was located offcoast near Huacho. About 100 people were reported dead. Most of the damage was recorded in low buildings. Cracks were reported in higher buildings. The intensity was MM IX in San Nicolás, MM VIII in Huacho, and MM VII in Callao.[2] A tsunami was generated by this earthquake, which was recorded in Callao, Chimbote, and San Juan.[3] Landslides and huge ground cracks were reported along the Pan American Highway north of Ancón.

1966 Peru earthquake
UTC time1966-10-17 21:42:00
ISC event842581
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateOctober 17, 1966 (1966-10-17)
Local time16:42:00
Magnitude8.1 Mw
Depth38 km
Epicenter10.7°S 78.7°W / -10.7; -78.7
Areas affectedPeru
TsunamiDestructive
Casualtiesabout 100

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References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-23. Retrieved 2016-04-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. http://www.scielo.org.pe/img/fbpe/rins/v25n2/a11tab01a.pdf
  3. http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0000/000079/007990sb.pdf
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