Great earthquake
M8.2 Earthquake — 21 km SE of Huacho, Peru
1940-05-24 16:33 UTC · -11.22°, -77.44°
A magnitude 8.2 (great) earthquake struck 21 km SE of Huacho, Peru on 1940-05-24 16:33 UTC, at a depth of 45 km. See it live on Earth Live's real-time 3D globe.
M8.2
Magnitude
45 km
Depth
30.1M t
TNT equivalent
VIII
Max intensity (MMI)
Source: USGS event page. The TNT equivalent is computed from the magnitude with the standard Gutenberg–Richter energy relation; all other figures are USGS's own.
This area's earthquake history
In the year before this quake, USGS recorded 0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more within 300 km.
Strongest recorded within 300 km since 1900:
- M8.1 — 67 km W of Paramonga, Peru · 1966-10-17
- M8.0 — 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru · 2007-08-15
- M7.9 — 34 km SW of Chimbote, Peru · 1970-05-31
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