| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.637, -74.478 |
| UTC time | 1976-05-15 21:55:58.500 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 15, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Saturday, May 15, 1976 at 21:55 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Huancayo (Peru - PE), about 92.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -74.478 and latitude -11.637.
| Location | Huancayo |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1976-05-15
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Huancayo | 92.4 km |
| Chilca | 94.0 km |
| Tarma | 134.4 km |
| Huancavelica | 138.4 km |
| La Oroya | 155.6 km |
| Ayacucho | 171.7 km |
| Cerro de Pasco | 222.2 km |
| Chosica | 245.5 km |
| Nuevo Imperial | 256.2 km |
| Imperial | 258.1 km |
| Chincha Alta | 267.0 km |
| Huánuco | 270.7 km |
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