1966 Peru earthquake
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The 1966 Peru earthquake occurred on October 17, 1966 at 16:41 local time (21:41 UTC). 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
. A tsunami was generated by this earthquake, which was recorded in Callao, Chimbote
, and San Juan. Landslides and huge ground cracks were reported along the Pan American Highway north of Ancón.
Huacho
Huacho is a city in Peru, capital of the Huaura Province and capital of the Lima Region. It is located 223 feet above sea level and 148 km north of the city of Lima...
. 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
Callao
Callao is the largest and most important port in Peru. The city is coterminous with the Constitutional Province of Callao, the only province of the Callao Region. Callao is located west of Lima, the country's capital, and is part of the Lima Metropolitan Area, a large metropolis that holds almost...
. A tsunami was generated by this earthquake, which was recorded in Callao, Chimbote
Chimbote
Chimbote is the largest city in the Ancash Region of Peru, and the capital of both Santa Province and Chimbote District.The city is located on the coast in Chimbote Bay, south of Trujillo and north of Lima on the North Pan-American highway. It is the start of a chain of important cities like...
, and San Juan. Landslides and huge ground cracks were reported along the Pan American Highway north of Ancón.