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2005 northern Peru earthquake
The 2005 northern Peru earthquake occurred on September 25, 2005 at 20:56 local time , with a magnitude of 7.5. It resulted in the deaths of at least five people.
The epicenter was located about 100 km (60 miles) northeast of the jungle city of Moyobamba in the San Martin Region of Peru, and the earthquake struck an area about 715 km (445 miles) north of Lima. With its hypocenter located roughly 115 km (71 miles) 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 Bogota, Colombia, as well as most of Ecuador and western Brazil.
Four people had initially been reported dead by the Peruvian media, but the mayor of Lamas (near Tarapoto) confirmed that only one had died and eleven more were injured. The media has reports of another fatal victim. Buildings damaged in Tarapoto, Moyobamba, Chachapoyas, Yurimaguas, Iquitos, Juanjui, Bagua, Cajamarca, Tingo Maria and other cities.
Power outages were reported in Bagua, Jaen, Tambogrande and Talara.
See also
2001 southern Peru earthquake
2007 Peru earthquake
Earthquakes in Peru
External links
USGS - Magnitude 7.5 - NORTHERN PERU
Strong earthquake strikes northern Peru (Pictures of damage)
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