| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 59.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.669, -78.189 |
| UTC time | 1976-08-28 21:50:37.800 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 28, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Saturday, August 28, 1976 at 21:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Barranca (Peru - PE), about 47.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.189 and latitude -10.669.
| Location | Barranca |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-08-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Barranca | 47.1 km |
| Huacho | 80.3 km |
| Huaral | 141.2 km |
| Huaraz | 146.3 km |
| Centenario | 147.2 km |
| Chimbote | 182.9 km |
| Callao | 193.7 km |
| Carmen De La Legua Reynoso | 194.8 km |
| Breña | 198.0 km |
| Lima | 198.6 km |
| Jesus Maria | 199.8 km |
| San Isidro | 202.2 km |
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