| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 73.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.489, -78.322 |
| UTC time | 1976-05-23 16:32:33.000 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 23, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Sunday, May 23, 1976 at 16:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Barranca (Peru - PE), about 67.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.322 and latitude -10.489.
| Location | Barranca |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-05-23
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Barranca | 67.3 km |
| Huacho | 104.3 km |
| Huaraz | 137.9 km |
| Centenario | 138.7 km |
| Chimbote | 160.2 km |
| Huaral | 165.4 km |
| Callao | 218.5 km |
| Carmen De La Legua Reynoso | 219.5 km |
| Breña | 222.8 km |
| Lima | 223.3 km |
| Jesus Maria | 224.5 km |
| Cerro de Pasco | 226.9 km |
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