| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 66.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.286, -78.944 |
| UTC time | 1975-05-18 05:10:55.400 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 18, 1975 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Sunday, May 18, 1975 at 05:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 45.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.944 and latitude -9.286.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1975-05-18
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