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1970 Peru–Ecuador earthquake
1970 Peru–Ecuador earthquake is located in Peru1970 Peru–Ecuador earthquake
UTC time1970-12-10 04:34:41
ISC event789028
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateDecember 9, 1970 (1970-12-09)
Local time23:34:41
Magnitude7.1 Mw
Depth25 km
Epicenter3°59′S 80°43′W / 3.99°S 80.72°W / -3.99; -80.72
Areas affectedPeru and Ecuador
Max. intensityMMI IX (Violent)
Casualties82 (50 in Ecuador, 32 in Peru)

The 1970 Peru–Ecuador earthquake occurred on December 9 at 23:34 local time. The epicenter was located in northwestern Peru, between Piura and Tumbes, near the Peru–Ecuador border. This earthquake had a magnitude of Mw 7.1, or Ms 7.1. About 81 people were reported dead in Peru and in Ecuador together. Liquefaction was observed. The maximum Mercalli Intensity reached IX (Violent). Fractures in constructions were reported in the urban area of Talara. This was a shallow earthquake, and it was thought to occur in the plate above the plate boundary.

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References

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  2. "Shakemap atlas197012100434". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
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