June 23 , 2001 : The 2001 southern Peru earthquake measuring 8.1 on the Richter scale on June 23 . The left tower was destroyed and the right tower suffered major damage . August 15 , 2002 : On the anniversary of its foundation , the then Mayor Manuel Guillén finished the restoration of the towers
2001 southern Peru earthquake
2001 southern Peru earthquake
Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa