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1687 Peru earthquake

1687 CE · Peru, South America · Disaster

The 1687 Peru earthquake occurred at 11:30 UTC on 20 October 1687. It had an estimated magnitude of 8. 4–8. 7 and caused severe damage to Lima, Callao and Ica. It triggered a tsunami and overall, about 5,000 people died.

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