| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 67.5 km |
| Coordinates | -9.186, -79.059 |
| UTC time | 1987-09-19 21:18:25.780 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 19, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Saturday, September 19, 1987 at 21:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 52.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -79.059 and latitude -9.186.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-09-19
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