2001 southern Peru earthquake
| UTC time | 2001-06-23 20:33:14 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 1893467 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | June 23, 2001 |
| Local time | 15:33 |
| Magnitude | 8.4 Mw |
| Depth | 32 km (20 mi) |
| Epicenter | 16°22′S 73°29′W / 16.36°S 73.48°W |
| Type | Megathrust |
| Areas affected | Peru |
| Max. intensity | MMI XII (Extreme) |
| Tsunami | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Casualties | 74–145 dead 3,812 injured |
The 2001 southern Peru earthquake occurred at 20:33:15 UTC (15:33:15 local time) on June 23 with a moment magnitude of 8.4 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of XII (Extreme). The quake affected the Peruvian regions of Arequipa, Moquegua and Tacna. It was the most devastating earthquake in Peru since the catastrophic 1970 Ancash earthquake and globally the largest earthquake since the 1965 Rat Islands earthquake.