| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 56.9 km |
| Coordinates | -9.159, -78.887 |
| UTC time | 1985-08-21 11:26:28.710 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, August 21, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Wednesday, August 21, 1985 at 11:26 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 33.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.887 and latitude -9.159.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1985-08-21
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