1946 Ancash earthquake
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The 1946 Ancash earthquake in the Andes Mountains of central Peru occurred on November 10 at 17:43 UTC. The earthquake had a surface-wave magnitude of 7.0,[2] and achieved a maximum Mercalli intensity scale rating of XI (Extreme).[3] About 1,400 Peruvians are thought to have died from the event.[1]
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 1946-11-10 17:42:56 |
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ISC event | 898660 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | November 10, 1946 (1946-11-10) |
Magnitude | 7.0 Ms 6.8–7.0 Mw |
Depth | 15–17 km (9.3–10.6 mi) km |
Epicenter | 8.410°S 77.535°W / -8.410; -77.535 |
Type | Dip-slip |
Areas affected | Central Peru |
Max. intensity | MMI XI (Extreme) |
Landslides | Numerous |
Casualties | ~1,400 killed[1] |
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