2007 Peru earthquake
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The 2007 Peru earthquake, which measured 8.0 on the moment magnitude scale,[4] hit the central coast of Peru on August 15 at 23:40:57 UTC (18:40:57 local time) and lasted two minutes.[4][5] The epicenter was located 150 km (93 mi) south-southeast of Lima at a depth of 39 km (24 mi).[4] At least 595 people died and over 2,290 people were injured.[2]
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UTC time | 2007-08-15 23:40:57 |
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ISC event | 12804735 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | August 15, 2007 (2007-08-15) |
Local time | 18:40:57 |
Magnitude | 8.0 Mw |
Depth | 39 km (24 mi) |
Epicenter | 13.354°S 76.509°W / -13.354; -76.509 |
Type | Megathrust |
Areas affected | Ica Region (Pisco, Ica and Chincha Alta) and Lima Region (San Vicente de Cañete) |
Max. intensity | MMI XI (Extreme)[1] |
Tsunami | flooded part of Lima's Costa Verde highway, and much of Pisco's shore |
Casualties | 595 dead, 2,291 injured[2][3] |
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