| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 61.8 km |
| Coordinates | -9.286, -79.018 |
| UTC time | 1986-04-19 23:28:09.140 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 19, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Saturday, April 19, 1986 at 23:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 52.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -79.018 and latitude -9.286.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-04-19
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