| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 62.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.239, -79.018 |
| UTC time | 1976-10-18 18:36:36.700 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 18, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Monday, October 18, 1976 at 18:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 50.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -79.018 and latitude -9.239.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-10-18
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