1974 Lima earthquake

The 1974 Lima earthquake occurred on October 3 at 14:21 UTC (09:21 local time). It was located at about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of Lima, Peru. The magnitude of the earthquake was put at 8.1 Mw, or Ms 7.8. The earthquake caused 78 deaths and left 2,400 injured.

1974 Lima earthquake
House damage in Lima
UTC time1974-10-03 14:21:31
ISC event736021
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateOctober 3, 1974 (1974-10-03)
Local time09:21:31
MagnitudeMw 8.1
Depth36 km (22 mi)
Epicenter12.25°S 77.52°W / -12.25; -77.52
Areas affectedPeru
Max. intensityMMI IX (Violent)
Casualties78 killed, 2,400 injured
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