1586 Lima–Callao earthquake
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The 1586 Lima–Callao earthquake (Spanish: Terremoto de Lima y Callao de 1586) occurred on July 9 along the coast of Peru, near the capital Lima. A section of the Peruvian coast, stretching from Caravelí to Trujillo, north to south, was severely damaged by the earthquake. Major destruction occurred in the capital city Lima as well. The estimated moment magnitude (Mw ) 8.1 earthquake triggered a locally damaging tsunami up to 5 m (16 ft). This was the first major earthquake to strike the city of Lima since its establishment in 1535.
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Local date | 9 July 1586 (1586-07-09) |
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Magnitude | Mw 8.1 Mt 8.5[1] |
Epicenter | 12.3°S 77.7°W / -12.3; -77.7 |
Areas affected | Peru |
Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme)[2] |
Tsunami | 5 meters |
Casualties | 22 dead[2] |
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