| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.170, -79.147 |
| UTC time | 1927-11-21 18:50:56.370 |
Earthquake details
Monday, November 21, 1927 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Monday, November 21, 1927 at 18:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 61.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -79.147 and latitude -9.170.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1927-11-21
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