1877 Iquique earthquake
The 1877 Iquique earthquake occurred at 21:16 local time on 9 May (0:59 on 10 May UTC). It had a magnitude of 8.5 on the surface wave magnitude scale. Other estimates of its magnitude have been as high as 8.9 Mw and 9.0 Mt (based on the size of the tsunami). It had a maximum intensity of XI (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale and triggered a devastating tsunami. A total of 2,385 people died, mainly in Fiji.
Iquique Santiago | |
| Local date | May 9, 1877 |
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| Local time | 21:16 |
| Magnitude | 8.5 Ms 8.7–8.9 Mw 9.0 Mt |
| Epicenter | 19.6°S 70.2°W |
| Areas affected | Peru, Tarapacá Region and Bolivia, Antofagasta Region (both now part of Chile) |
| Max. intensity | MMI XI (Extreme) |
| Tsunami | Yes |
| Casualties | 2,385 |
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