1746 CE Tsunami — Central Peru

Tsunami · Central Peru · October 29, 1746 CE

Type:
Tsunami
Date:
October 29, 1746 CE
Location:
Central Peru
Deaths:
5,941

Other tsunami records of 1746 CE

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Historical Tsunami Database, doi:10.7289/V5PN93H7 · License: U.S. Government Work · institutional record ↗

Frequently asked questions

When did 1746 CE Tsunami — Central Peru happen?
October 29, 1746 CE.
Where does this information come from?
This record comes from NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Historical Tsunami Database, doi:10.7289/V5PN93H7; it was not hand-authored and is stored together with its source.
How many people died?
Recorded estimate: 5,941. Historical death tolls vary by source.

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