| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 45.4 km |
| Coordinates | -9.302, -79.092 |
| UTC time | 1970-06-01 01:36:11.370 |
Earthquake details
Monday, June 1, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Monday, June 1, 1970 at 01:36 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 60.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -79.092 and latitude -9.302.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1970-06-01
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