Major earthquake
M7.9 Earthquake — 34 km SW of Chimbote, Peru
1970-05-31 20:23 UTC · -9.27°, -78.85°
A magnitude 7.9 (major) earthquake struck 34 km SW of Chimbote, Peru on 1970-05-31 20:23 UTC, at a depth of 58 km. See it live on Earth Live's real-time 3D globe.
M7.9
Magnitude
58 km
Depth
10.7M t
TNT equivalent
VIII
Max intensity (MMI)
Source: USGS event page. The TNT equivalent is computed from the magnitude with the standard Gutenberg–Richter energy relation; all other figures are USGS's own.
This area's earthquake history
In the year before this quake, USGS recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more within 300 km.
Strongest recorded within 300 km since 1900:
- M8.2 — 21 km SE of Huacho, Peru · 1940-05-24
- M8.1 — 67 km W of Paramonga, Peru · 1966-10-17
- M7.5 — 123 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru · 1996-02-21
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