M 8.0 - 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru
August 15, 2007 at 23:40:57 UTC
Depth: 39.00 km (Shallow)
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Event Details
| Magnitude | 8.0 mwc |
| Depth | 39.00 km (Shallow) |
| Location | -13.3860S, 76.6030W |
| Community Intensity | IX (Violent) |
| Mercalli Intensity | VII (Very Strong) |
| Felt Reports (DYFI) | 456 people |
| Tsunami Warning | No |
| Significance | 1395 / 3000 |
| Status | Reviewed |
| Network | us |
| USGS Event Page | View on USGS → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does magnitude 8 mean?
A magnitude 8 earthquake is classified as "Great". Great earthquakes can cause devastating damage over very large areas.
How deep was this earthquake?
This earthquake occurred at a depth of 39.00 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.
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