1970 Ancash earthquake
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The 1970 Ancash earthquake occurred on 31 May off the coast of Peru in the Pacific Ocean at 15:23:29 local time. Combined with a resultant landslide, it is the most catastrophic natural disaster in the history of Peru. Wikipedia
Start date: May 31, 1970
Areas affected: Peru
Casualties: 66,794–70,000 dead; 50,000 injured
Depth: 45 km (28 mi)
Epicenter: 9°24′S 78°54′W / 9.4°S 78.9°W
ISC event: 796163
Local date: 31 May 1970