1970 Peru earthquake
Peru zemlyatrus.jpg
1970 Ancash earthquake is located in Peru
Yungay
Yungay
Lima
Lima
1970 Ancash earthquake
UTC time1970-05-31 20:23:29
ISC event796163
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date31 May 1970(1970-05-31)
Local time15:23:29
Duration~ 45 seconds
Magnitude7.9Mw
Depth45 km (28 mi)
Epicenter9°24′S78°54′W / 9.4°S 78.9°W /-9.4; -78.9Coordinates:9°24′S78°54′W / 9.4°S 78.9°W /-9.4; -78.9
TypeNormal
Areas affectedPeru
Max.intensityVIII (Severe)
Peak acceleration0.1gat Lima
Tsunami.38 m (1 ft 3 in)
Casualties66,794–70,000 dead
50,000 injured