| Magnitude | 7.3 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.449, -78.658 |
| UTC time | 1928-05-14 22:14:48.040 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 14, 1928 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Monday, May 14, 1928 at 22:14 UTC with a magnitude of 7.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Jaén (Peru - PE), about 33.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.658 and latitude -5.449.
| Location | Jaén |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1928-05-14
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Jaén | 33.2 km |
| Chachapoyas | 123.4 km |
| Chulucanas | 171.4 km |
| Loja | 173.0 km |
| Ferreñafe | 182.3 km |
| Picsi | 187.3 km |
| Cajamarca | 191.7 km |
| Saña | 193.0 km |
| Tambo Grande | 195.8 km |
| Lambayeque | 196.3 km |
| Chiclayo | 197.0 km |
| Moyobamba | 197.8 km |
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