| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 63.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.776, -78.649 |
| UTC time | 1980-01-13 12:02:17.600 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 13, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Sunday, January 13, 1980 at 12:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 78.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.649 and latitude -9.776.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-01-13
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