| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 63.5 km |
| Coordinates | -9.209, -79.058 |
| UTC time | 1987-09-20 05:57:11.260 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 20, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Sunday, September 20, 1987 at 05:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 53.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -79.058 and latitude -9.209.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-09-20
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