Global Information1987 Santiago de Chuco earthquake information
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| UTC time | 1987-10-02 22:27:58 |
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| ISC event | 454516 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | October 2, 1987 |
| Local time | 17:27:58 PET |
| Magnitude | 5.6 Mw [1][2] |
| Depth | 29.9 km (18.6 mi) [1] |
| Epicenter | 8°15′S 77°58′W / 8.25°S 77.96°W [1] |
| Type | Oblique-slip[3] |
| Areas affected | Peru |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong)[4] |
| Casualties | 3 dead [2] |
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.[3]
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