Tsunami

Tsunami — Central Peru

29 oct. 1746 · 12.00° S, 77.20° W

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Quand
29 oct. 1746
Type
Tsunami
Coordonnées
12.00° S, 77.20° W
Deaths
5941
Max water height m
24
Source quake magnitude
8
Runups
12

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1746 Lima–Callao earthquake

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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