1943 CE Earthquake — Peru, Yanacoa, Pampamarca

Earthquake · Peru, Yanacoa, Pampamarca · January 31, 1943 CE

Type:
Earthquake
Date:
January 31, 1943 CE
Location:
Peru, Yanacoa, Pampamarca
Magnitude:
5 Ms
Deaths:
75
Injuries:
200

Other earthquake records of 1943 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 1943 CE Earthquake — Peru, Yanacoa, Pampamarca happen?
January 31, 1943 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: 75. Historical death tolls vary by source.

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