Earthquake and aftershocks strike Peru in the vicinity of the capital Lima

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In early morning hours, around 1:35 a.m., a series of earthquakes and aftershocks lasting four days struck Peru's capital city Lima.  A strong shock was felt at midnight on the 21st, then the strongest tremor at 1:40 p.m. the following day.  Lighter aftershocks followed.  Destruction and casualties were limited though many houses and churches were damaged.  (By John Osborne)
Source Citation
"Notice of Earthquakes," The American Journal of the Sciences and Arts 40, no. 120 (1865): 366.
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    Crime/Disasters
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