1868 Arica Earthquake
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| Areas affected | Peru |
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| Chile | |
| Max. intensity | XI (Extreme) |
| Local date | 13 August 1868 |
| Magnitude | 8. 5–9. 0 Mw (est. ) |
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| ID | 1276681 |
About 1868 Arica Earthquake
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. 0. A tsunami in the Pacific Ocean was produced by the earthquake, which was recorded in Hawaii, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
1868 Arica earthquake Photos
