| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 97.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.352, -78.427 |
| UTC time | 1974-03-11 17:03:13.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 11, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Monday, March 11, 1974 at 17:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 35.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.427 and latitude -9.352.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-03-11
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