1828 CE Earthquake — Peru, Lima, Callao

Earthquake · Peru, Lima, Callao · March 30, 1828 CE

Type:
Earthquake
Date:
March 30, 1828 CE
Location:
Peru, Lima, Callao
Magnitude:
8.3 Ms
Depth:
50 km
Deaths:
30
Intensity (MMI):
7

Other earthquake records of 1828 CE

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K · License: U.S. Government Work · institutional record ↗

Frequently asked questions

When did 1828 CE Earthquake — Peru, Lima, Callao happen?
March 30, 1828 CE.
Where does this information come from?
This record comes from NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K; it was not hand-authored and is stored together with its source.
How many people died?
Recorded estimate: 30. Historical death tolls vary by source.

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