| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 36.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.706, -80.189 |
| UTC time | 1996-04-25 23:05:09.000 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, April 25, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Thursday, April 25, 1996 at 23:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 188.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -80.189 and latitude -9.706.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-04-25
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