| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 72.2 km |
| Coordinates | -12.799, -74.037 |
| UTC time | 1996-04-08 02:52:13.160 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 8, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Monday, April 8, 1996 at 02:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ayacucho (Peru - PE), about 44.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -74.037 and latitude -12.799.
| Location | Ayacucho |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-04-08
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