1970 Ancash Earthquake
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| Magnitude | 7. 9 Mw |
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| Casualties | 66,794–70,000 dead; 50,000 injured |
| Areas affected | Peru |
| Tsunami | . 38 m (1 ft 3 in) |
| Local date | 31 May 1970 |
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| ID | 1080998 |
About 1970 Ancash Earthquake
The 1970 Ancash earthquake occurred on 31 May off the coast of Peru in the Pacific Ocean at 15:23:29 local time. Combined with a resultant landslide, it is the most catastrophic natural disaster in the history of Peru.
1970 Ancash earthquake Photos
