Peruvian tremors crumbled homes and sent residents running into the streets for safety. This picture: A typical scene in downton Lima where residents attempted to escape falling structures. Damage was heavier to the north of Lima where deaths and injuries were numerous. The center of the earthquake was about 150 miles from Lima.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Peruvian tremors crumbled homes and sent residents running into the streets for safety. This picture: A typical scene in downton Lima where residents attempted to escape falling structures. Damage was heavier to the north of Lima where deaths and injuries were numerous. The center of the earthquake was about 150 miles from Lima.

Associated Press · [ca. June 1970]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Earthquakes - Peru June 1970

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