| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 38.2 km |
| Coordinates | -9.691, -78.982 |
| UTC time | 1990-12-14 11:22:39.330 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 14, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Friday, December 14, 1990 at 11:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 80.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.982 and latitude -9.691.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-12-14
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