It had an estimated magnitude of 8.4–8.7 and caused severe damage to Lima, Callao and Ica.

The port of Pisco was completely destroyed by the tsunami, with at least three ships being swept over the remains of the town.

[4][5] According to historians, Villalobos et al. 1974 the 1687 events were only the detonant factor for exports to start.

[4] In the 16th and 17th century, the principal wine growing area of the Americas was in the central and southern coast of Peru.

[6] In Peru, the largest wine-making centre was in the area of Ica and Pisco.