| Magnitude | 7.9 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 58.4 km |
| Coordinates | -9.266, -78.847 |
| UTC time | 1970-05-31 20:23:30.720 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 31, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Sunday, May 31, 1970 at 20:23 UTC with a magnitude of 7.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 35.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.847 and latitude -9.266.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1970-05-31
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