Earthquake — Peru: Lima, Callao

When

29 Oct 1746

Kind

Earthquake

Magnitude

8.0

Where

Peru

Coordinates

12.00° S, 77.20° W

Deaths

5941

Houses destroyed

2975

Intensity mmi

11

Depth km

30

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

Megathrust earthquake in Peru

The 1746 Lima–Callao earthquake occurred at 22:30 local time on 28 October with a moment magnitude of 8.6–8.8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme). The epicenter was located about 90 km (56 mi) north-northwest of the capital Lima, which was almost completely destroyed, and the subsequent tsunami devastated the port city of Callao.

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