| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 47.8 km |
| Coordinates | -9.268, -78.722 |
| UTC time | 1992-10-18 12:43:09.190 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, October 18, 1992 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Sunday, October 18, 1992 at 12:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 25.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.722 and latitude -9.268.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1992-10-18
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