The Lima and Callao earthquake of 1940 and its impact on health conditions

Aparcana Puquio P.; Reluz C.C.; Morán D.; Barrueto M.A. · Desde el Sur (2022) · DOI: 10.21142/des-1401-2022-0002

Resumen

Throughout its history, the cities of Lima and Callao have been affected by a series of earthquakes. On May 24, 1940, they suffered a large earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Magnitude of Moment (Mw) scale. It was the largest earthquake of the 20th century and the second in intensity since the city was founded and the 1746 earthquake and tsunami that completely destroyed both cities. The objective of this research is to analyze its impact on the health conditions of the population of the capital. Due to the intensity of the earthquake and the commonly used construction materials, it caused great destruction in the old infrastructure of the city and especially affected the population of the popular sectors.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos; Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola; Universidad César Vallejo