| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 65.4 km |
| Coordinates | -9.386, -78.854 |
| UTC time | 1984-08-01 15:16:40.330 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, August 1, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Wednesday, August 1, 1984 at 15:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 44.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.854 and latitude -9.386.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1984-08-01
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