| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.355, -78.717 |
| UTC time | 2015-03-21 16:58:15.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 21, 2015 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 16:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 33.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.717 and latitude -9.355.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2015-03-21
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