2021 Northern Peru earthquake
A major earthquake struck northern Peru on November 28, 2021, 5:52 a.m. local time with a magnitude of 7.5 on the moment magnitude scale between the Amazonas and Loreto departments of Peru. A maximum Modified Mercalli intensity (MMI) of VII (Very Strong) was reported in the town of Santa Maria de Nieva according to the Geological Institute of Peru.
| UTC time | 2021-11-28 10:52:13 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 621480794 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | November 28, 2021 |
| Local time | 05:52:13 UTC-5 |
| Magnitude | 7.5 Mw 7.6 Mwpd |
| Depth | 112.5 km (69.9 mi) |
| Epicenter | 4.490°S 76.846°W |
| Type | Normal fault |
| Areas affected | Peru, Ecuador |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Casualties | 12 dead, 136 injured, 1 missing |
Serious damage occurred in Peru, and some damage was reported in Ecuador. One person died of a heart attack, another from falling wood, and 126 others were injured. Ten additional deaths occurred the following day when a bus crashed on the damaged Fernando Belaunde Terry Highway.
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