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1970 Peru–Ecuador earthquake

1970 Peru–Ecuador earthquake

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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.[2] 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.[3][4] Liquefaction was observed. The maximum Mercalli Intensity reached IX (Violent).[5][6] Fractures in constructions were reported in the urban area of Talara.[7] This was a shallow earthquake, and it was thought to occur in the plate above the plate boundary.[8]

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    National Geophysical Data Center. "Comments for the Significant Earthquake". Retrieved 7 August 2011.
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    "ABC (Madrid) - 11/12/1970, p. 35 - ABC.es Hemeroteca". hemeroteca.abc.es. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
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    "IRIS: 1970 Peru-Ecuador Earthquake Archive". www.iris.edu. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
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