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.

Magnitude 5.7
Alert Strong
Depth 62.9 km
Coordinates -9.525, -78.748
UTC time 1992-05-12 15:46:56.010
Location Chimbote
Country Peru (PE)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1992-05-12

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