1868 Arica earthquake
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The 1868 Arica earthquake occurred on 13 August 1868, near Arica, then part of Peru, now part of Chile, at 21:30 UTC. It had an estimated magnitude between 8.5 and 9.3. A tsunami (or multiple tsunamis) in the Pacific Ocean was produced by the earthquake, which was recorded in Hawaii, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.[3][4]
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Local date | 13 August 1868 (1868-08-13) |
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Local time | 16:45 |
Magnitude | 8.5–9.3 Mw (est.) |
Epicenter | 18.5°S 71.0°W / -18.5; -71.0[1] |
Areas affected | Peru and northern Chile |
Max. intensity | MMI XI (Extreme) [2] |
Casualties | 25,000+ |
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