Notable earthquake on record

M8.4 earthquake - 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru

June 23, 2001 · 33 km deep.

Magnitude
M 8.4
Depth
33 km
Date
2001
Tsunami
No

6 km SSW of Atico, Peru - a magnitude 8.4 earthquake at 33 km depth in 2001. Epicenter: -16.27, -73.64.

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