| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 24.3 km |
| Coordinates | -5.473, -77.219 |
| UTC time | 1968-09-07 17:41:55.260 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 7, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Saturday, September 7, 1968 at 17:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Moyobamba (Peru - PE), about 68.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -77.219 and latitude -5.473.
| Location | Moyobamba |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-09-07
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