In 1868 one of the strongest earthquakes (9.0) since the colonization hit the southern coast of Peru destroying almost completely Arica and Tacna as well as causing sever damages in Moquegua, Molendo, Ilo, Torata and Arequipa. Even Lima experienced strong shocks for around 5 minutes. Around 40,000 fatalities were reported. The tsunamis produced by the tremor with waves up to 16 m demolished the port city of Pisco.
19th Century Earthquakes
Earthquake 1st of December 1806 Lima
Earthquake 10th of July 1821 Camana (Arequipa Province)
Earthquake 30th of March 1828 Lima
Earthquake 20th of August 1857 Piura
Earthquake 22nd of April 1860 Lima
Earthquake 13th of August 1868 Arica (then Peru, today Chile)
One of the strongest earthquakes (9.0) since the colonization hit the southern coast of Peru destroying almost completely Arica and Tacna as well as causing sever damages in Moquegua, Molendo, Ilo, Torata and Arequipa. And even Lima experienced strong shocks for around 5 minutes. Around 40,000 fatalities were reported.