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1987 Santiago de Chuco earthquake

Coordinates: 8°15′S 77°58′W / 8.25°S 77.96°W / -8.25; -77.96
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1987 Santiago de Chuco earthquake
1987 Santiago de Chuco earthquake is located in Peru
1987 Santiago de Chuco earthquake
UTC time??
Magnitude5.6 Mw [1][2]
Depth29.9 km (18.6 mi) [1]
Epicenter8°15′S 77°58′W / 8.25°S 77.96°W / -8.25; -77.96 [1]
TypeOblique-slip [3]
Areas affectedPeru
Max. intensityIV (Light) [3]
Casualties3 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. ^ a b c d ISC (19 January 2015), ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue (1900-2009), Version 2.0, International Seismological Centre
  2. ^ a b USGS (September 4, 2009), PAGER-CAT Earthquake Catalog, Version 2008_06.1, United States Geological Survey
  3. ^ a b c USGS. "M5.6 - central Peru". United States Geological Survey.