2001 southern Peru earthquake facts for kids
| UTC time | 2001-06-23 20:33:14 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 1893467 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | June 23, 2001 |
| Local time | 15:33 |
| Magnitude | 8.4 Mw |
| Depth | 32 km (20 mi) |
| Epicenter | 16°22′S 73°29′W / 16.36°S 73.48°W |
| Type | Megathrust |
| Areas affected | Peru |
| Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
| Tsunami | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Casualties | 74–145 dead 2,687–2,713 injured |
The 2001 southern Peru earthquake happened on Saturday, June 23, 2001 at around 3:30 PM local time. It had a magnitude of 8.4. It was felt by many parts of southern Peru, a country in South America. It is one of the deadliest earthquakes ever recorded in Peru.
See also
In Spanish: Terremoto del sur del Perú de 2001 para niños
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