| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.146, -79.293 |
| UTC time | 1987-08-10 15:28:16.600 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 10, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Monday, August 10, 1987 at 15:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 77.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -79.293 and latitude -9.146.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-08-10
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