January 13, 1960 Earthquake: Arequipa,chuquibamba,caraveli,cotahuasi, Peru

On January 13, 1960, at 10:40 [local time] there was a destructive magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the Arequipa Department [15.75 S, 72.75 W, depth 130-200 km]. Of the 63 people killed and 200 injured, 30 died at Chuquibamba, which was almost totally destroyed. Caravelli, Cotahuasi, Omate, Puquina, Mocegua, Arequipa, Tyabaya, Tingo-Maria, Sabandia and Aplayo also suffered. The mines in the Acari region were destroyed. Many roads were blocked by avalanches. There was slight damage at Mollendo. There were strong tremors at Cuzco. The earthquake was felt in a radius of 750 km. At Lima 3 degrees, at La Paz 3-4 degrees, near Antofagasta 2 degrees. It lasted up to 50 seconds. A tidal wave fell on the Pacific resort of Ancon. That the wave was connected with the earthquake is doubtful. (reference #415)

Reference #45 lists Januaary 13, 1960 at 15:40:34 UTC, 16 S, 72 W, depth about 200 km, magnitude 7.5, 57 killed, many injured, and major property damage at Arequipa, Apiao, Camana, Caraveli, Chuquibamba, and Yancarqui. Also felt at La Paz, Bolivia.

Reference #1111 lists 9 deaths, intensity IX, depth 120 km.

Reference #552 lists 15.8 S, 72.8 W, depth 160 km, magnitude 7.8.

Reference #1208 lists 16 S, 72 W, depth 200 km, magnitude 7.5 Ms, intensity X.