1966 Peru earthquake

The 1966 Peru earthquake occurred on October 17 at 16:41 local time (21:41 UTC).^[1] It had a magnitude of M_w 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 maximum Mercalli intensity (MMI) was MMI IX in San Nicolás, MMI VIII in Huacho, and MMI VII in Callao.^[2] Landslides and huge ground cracks were reported along the Pan-American Highway north of Ancón.

1966 Peru earthquake

UTC time	1966-10-17 21:42:00
ISC event	842581
USGS-ANSS	ComCat
Local date	October 17, 1966 (1966-10-17)
Local time	16:42:00
Magnitude	8.1 Mw
Depth	38 km
Epicenter	10.7°S 78.7°W / -10.7; -78.7
Areas affected	Peru
Max. intensity	MMI IX (Violent)
Tsunami	Destructive
Casualties	about 100 dead

See also

• List of earthquakes in 1966
• List of earthquakes in Peru