Peru Earthquake 2019 Damage Cost
On may 26 2019 an earthquake of magnitude 8 and a depth 141 km 70 km south east of lagunas alto amazonas loreto in lagunas.
Peru earthquake 2019 damage cost. The south american plate is moving over the nazca plate at a rate of 77 mm 30 in per year. The peruvian authorities maintain monitoring and extend the. Massive earthquake northern peru may 26 2019.
For example the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami with a death toll of over 230000 people cost a mere 15 billion whereas in the deepwater horizon oil spill in which 11 people died the damages were six fold. All damage figures are listed in billions of united states dollars. May 26 2019 by armand vervaeck.
Existing slides talus slopes shingle slides. Loose material may be dislodged from sloping ground eg. A magnitude 80 earthquake struck north central peru on may 26 2019 at 241 am local time 0741 utc.
An earthquake measuring m w 80 struck peru and the surrounding areas on 26 may 2019 at 0241 local timeit had a maximum perceived intensity of viii severe on the modified mercalli intensity scaletwo people died and a further 30 were injured. One person was killed and at least 11 people have been injured in peru with a further seven injuries in neighboring ecuador after an 80 magnitude earthquake struck northern peru on sunday morning. Early estimates put the price tag for pisco.
Epicenter at 18654 69843 512 km from arica 322 miles. Trees and bushes shake or are heard to rustle. Visit the usgs event page for more information.
Earthquakes in peru are common occurrences as the country is located in a seismic zone. It was the strongest earthquake in 2019 by magnitude. An 80 magnitude earthquake hit north central peru.
Damage to a few weak domestic chimneys some may fall. He welcomed colombian president alvaro uribe who flew down on sunday to personally assess the damage and provide garcia with tips on reconstruction. The interface between the nazca and south american tectonic plates is located near the peruvian coast.
For estimates of casualties and damage visit the usgs prompt assessment of global earthquakes for response pager website.