Ancash Earthquake and Yungay Landslide Kill Thousands, May 31, 1970

The 7.9 Mwโ€ฏ Ancash earthquake shakes Peru with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe) and a landslide buries the town of Yungay, Peru. Between 66,794 and 70,000 were killed and 50,000 were injured.

The 7.9 Mwโ€ฏ Ancash earthquake shakes Peru with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe) and a landslide buries the town of Yungay, Peru. Between 66,794 and 70,000 were killed and 50,000 were injured.

Date: May 31, 1970

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