On October 29, 1746, at 03:30 hours, a major tsunami struck the coast of central Peru at latitude -11.996 and longitude -77.198. According to the official historical record from the NOAA/NCEI Global Historical Tsunami Database, the event was associated with an earthquake and caused a significant human and physical impact in the region.
Event Characteristics and Measurements
The tsunami reached a recorded maximum water height of 24.0 meters. The initiating earthquake was measured at a magnitude of 8.0. The historical event is classified in the database with a validity rating of 4, indicating definite tsunami occurrence.
Impact and Casualties
The disaster resulted in a total of 5,941 deaths. The official records document this fatality count alongside the physical measurements of the wave height and earthquake magnitude, illustrating the severe consequences of the event for central Peru.
Frequently asked questions
When did the central Peru tsunami happen?
The tsunami occurred on October 29, 1746, at 03:30 hours CE.
What were the measurements of the 1746 central Peru tsunami?
The maximum recorded water height was 24.0 meters, and the associated earthquake had a magnitude of 8.0.
How many fatalities were caused by the 1746 tsunami?
The historical database records 5,941 deaths resulting from the event.
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.