2005 northern Peru earthquake
- 2005 northern Peru earthquake
On Sunday, September 25, 2005 at 20:56 local time (01:56 UTC), northern Peru was struck by an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5, resulting in the deaths of at least two people.
The epicenter was located about 100 km (60 miles) northeast of the jungle city of Moyobamba in the San Martín Region of Peru, and the earthquake struck an area about 715 km (445 miles) north of Lima. With its hypocenter located roughly 85 km (53 miles) below the surface, the quake extended itself below the Andes and was felt in a large area, including the Peruvian coastal regions and as far away as Bogotá, Colombia, as well as most of Ecuador and western Brazil.
Four people had initially been reported dead by the Peruvian media, but the mayor of Lamas confirmed that only one had died and eleven more were injured. The media has reports of another fatal victim.
Power outages were reported in Bagua, Jaén, Tambogrande and Talara.
The last time Peru was hit by such a strong earthquake occurred in 2001 when an 8.1 magnitude temblor hit the southern area of the country causing extensive damage in the Arequipa, Moquegua and Tacna regions. ("See also: 2001 southern Peru earthquake").
Peru was also hit with a very large earthquake on August 15, 2007 that reached a magnitude 8.0 followed by a many aftershocks over 5.0. Confirmed death toll as of August 16 was 510.
ee also
* Earthquakes in Peru
References
* [http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/americas/09/26/peru.quake/index.html Quake in northern Peru kills four]
* [http://www.rpp.com.pe/portada/nacional/21236_1.php Fuerte sismo causa pánico en Región San Martín: dos muertos]
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