| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 56.1 km |
| Coordinates | -9.806, -78.807 |
| UTC time | 1970-06-02 01:37:24.130 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, June 2, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Tuesday, June 2, 1970 at 01:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 84.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.807 and latitude -9.806.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-06-02
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