| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 18.4 km |
| Coordinates | -5.378, -78.653 |
| UTC time | 1985-07-26 17:56:58.440 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 26, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Friday, July 26, 1985 at 17:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Jaén (Peru - PE), about 40.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.653 and latitude -5.378.
| Location | Jaén |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-07-26
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Jaén | 40.5 km |
| Chachapoyas | 128.7 km |
| Loja | 165.8 km |
| Chulucanas | 170.3 km |
| Ferreñafe | 188.5 km |
| Picsi | 193.7 km |
| Tambo Grande | 194.2 km |
| Cajamarca | 199.5 km |
| Saña | 200.0 km |
| Moyobamba | 200.0 km |
| Lambayeque | 202.3 km |
| Chiclayo | 203.3 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 4.8
Jaén
Peru · 2026-03-07 18:15 UTC
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37.9 km |
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M 4.6
Jaén
Peru · 2026-03-07 16:36 UTC
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61.1 km |
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