| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 62.9 km |
| Coordinates | -9.525, -78.748 |
| UTC time | 1992-05-12 15:46:56.010 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 12, 1992 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Tuesday, May 12, 1992 at 15:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 52.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.748 and latitude -9.525.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1992-05-12
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