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M5.0 earthquake 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru at Feb 19, 2024, 16:23 UTC, at a depth of 76 km. The epicentre was 34 km (21 mi) SSW of Chimbote. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude5.0 mb
TimeFeb 19, 2024, 16:23 UTC
Depth76.3 km
Coordinates-9.356, -78.714
Felt reports2
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.575 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru49 km / 31 midepth 57 km
4.692 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru66 km / 41 midepth 52 km
4.357 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru48 km / 30 midepth 60 km
5.043 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru52 km / 32 midepth 73 km
6.243 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru55 km / 34 midepth 58 km
5.036 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru55 km / 34 midepth 68 km
4.475 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru85 km / 53 midepth 56 km
4.656 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru57 km / 35 midepth 60 km
4.587 km SW of Chimbote, Peru62 km / 38 midepth 62 km
4.337 km WNW of Huarmey, Peru71 km / 44 midepth 71 km
4.394 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru71 km / 44 midepth 44 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.