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Ancash earthquake of 1970
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Map of coastal Peru showing the epicenter and affected region of the 1970 Ancash earthquake. The epicenter is marked off the coast near Chimbote, with shaded areas indicating the extent of damage inland. The map also displays fault lines, the boundary between the Nazca and South American tectonic plates, and major towns in the affected zone. Inset provides earthquake details: magnitude 7.9, depth 13 km, and date May 31, 1970. Explore notable earthquakes in history.
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Ancash earthquake of 1970: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Anniversary information added. May 24, 2026
Added interactive. May 04, 2024
Add new Web site: USGS - Peru Earthquake, 1970. Aug 11, 2011
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - 1970 Peru Earthquake. Aug 11, 2011
Added map depicting epicentre of the quake and the extent of the damage that it caused. May 17, 2010
Death toll for the Ancash earthquake of 1970 changed to 70,000. Apr 01, 2010
New article added. Jan 28, 2009
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