2014 Peru earthquake

2014 Peru earthquake
Origin time 21:35 September 27 local time
Magnitude 5.0 Mw
Depth 6 km (3.7 mi)
Epicenter 13°47′S 71°53′W / 13.78°S 71.88°W / -13.78; -71.88Coordinates: 13°47′S 71°53′W / 13.78°S 71.88°W / -13.78; -71.88
Type Oblique-slip
Areas affected Andes village, Cusco Region, Peru
Max. intensity VII (Very Strong)
Landslides Yes
Aftershocks 3.6 ML Sept 28 at 03:04
Casualties 8 dead

An earthquake struck near Misca, Peru at 21:35 September 27 local time. The shock had a moment magnitude of 5.0 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very Strong). The focal mechanism displayed primarily normal motion with a small left-lateral component. The event resulted in the deaths of 8 people and damaged or destroyed 60 homes in the region, with rock slides and power failures affecting the epicentral area.[1]

Misca, a remote Andean village, was most affected by the quake. The small village experienced the collapse of around 45 homes. Four children and four adults were killed according to emergency workers.[2] The president of Peru, President Ollanta Humala added that Misca, which was also 90% damaged, had been erected directly on a geological fault line and should be rebuilt in a different location after proper geographical survey of the area.[3]

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References

  1. ↑ Tavera, H.; Flores, C.; Fernandez, E.; Guardia, P. (2014). "Sismo de Paruro (Cusco) del 27 de Setiembre del 2014 (5.1 ML)" (PDF). Informe Técnico Nº 03-2014. Instituto Geofísico del Perú.
  2. ↑ "Peru earthquake kills eight in Andes village". BBC.
  3. ↑ "Peru earthquake kills eight in Andes village". BBC.

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