| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 28.7 km |
| Coordinates | -8.989, -77.665 |
| UTC time | 1996-03-15 12:45:44.120 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 15, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Friday, March 15, 1996 at 12:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Centenario (Peru - PE), about 60.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -77.665 and latitude -8.989.
| Location | Huaraz |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-03-15
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