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1987 Santiago de Chuco earthquake

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Date
  
October 2, 1987

Magnitude
  
5.6 Mw

Type
  
Oblique-slip

Origin time
  
22:27:58

Depth
  
29.9 km (18.6 mi)

Areas affected
  
Peru

1987 Santiago de Chuco earthquake

The 1987 Santiago de Chuco earthquake struck Peru on October 2 with a moment magnitude of 5.6 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). The shock killed three people and caused damage to homes in the titular province.

References

1987 Santiago de Chuco earthquake Wikipedia