| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 23.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.697, -77.344 |
| UTC time | 1968-07-16 13:18:44.820 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 16, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Tuesday, July 16, 1968 at 13:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Moyobamba (Peru - PE), about 55.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -77.344 and latitude -5.697.
| Location | Moyobamba |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-07-16
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