| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 29.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.406, -81.149 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-20 23:58:01.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 20, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Saturday, May 20, 1978 at 23:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Paita (Peru - PE), about 35.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -81.149 and latitude -5.406.
| Location | Paita |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Paita | 35.5 km |
| La Unión | 45.1 km |
| Catacaos | 53.9 km |
| San Martin | 58.5 km |
| Piura | 61.9 km |
| Sullana | 75.9 km |
| Talara | 93.3 km |
| Tambo Grande | 103.9 km |
| Chulucanas | 114.8 km |
| Lambayeque | 199.3 km |
| Ferreñafe | 203.7 km |
| Chiclayo | 209.9 km |
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