The 2005 northern Peru earthquake occurred on September 25 at 20:56 local time (September 26 01:56 UTC) with a magnitude of 7.5. It resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people.
Earthquake
The epicenter was located about northeast of the jungle city of Moyobamba in the San Martín Region of Peru, and the earthquake struck an area about north of Lima. With its hypocenter located roughly below the surface, the quake extended itself below the Andes and was felt in a large area, including the Peruvian coastal regions and as far away as Bogotá, Colombia, as well as most of Ecuador and western Brazil.
Impact
At least 20 people died, 266 others were injured and 39,000 residents were displaced. Damage and power outages occurred in Iquitos, Cajamarca, Chiclayo, Chimbote, Huacho, Tumbes, Sullana, Piura and Pucallpa.
See also
List of earthquakes in 2005
List of earthquakes in Peru
References
External links
Strong earthquake strikes northern Peru (Pictures of damage)