1987 Santiago de Chuco earthquake
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| Date | October 2, 1987 |
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| Origin time | 22:27:58 [1] |
| Magnitude | 5.6 Mw [1][2] |
| Depth | 29.9 km (18.6 mi) [1] |
| Epicenter | 8°15′S 77°58′W / 8.25°S 77.96°WCoordinates: 8°15′S 77°58′W / 8.25°S 77.96°W [1] |
| Type | Oblique-slip [3] |
| Areas affected | Peru |
| Max. intensity | IV (Light) [3] |
| Casualties | 3 dead [2] |
The 1987 Santiago de Chuco earthquake struck Peru on October 2 with a moment magnitude of 5.6 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IV (Light). The shock killed three people and caused damage to homes in the titular province.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 ISC (19 January 2015), ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue (1900-2009), Version 2.0, International Seismological Centre
- 1 2 USGS (September 4, 2009), PAGER-CAT Earthquake Catalog, Version 2008_06.1, United States Geological Survey
- 1 2 3 USGS. "M5.6 - central Peru". United States Geological Survey.
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