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1604 Arica earthquake

1604 CE · Peru, South America · Disaster

The 1604 Arica earthquake is an earthquake that occurred at 1:30 pm on November 24, 1604, offshore Arica, Chile. The estimated magnitude range is Ms 8. 0–8. 5 and up to Mw 8. 7–9. 0 and Mt 8. 8–9. 0. It had a destructive tsunami that destroyed most of Southern Peru, including Arica and Arequipa.

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