QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 3 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/usp0000e9y
USGS usp0000e9y
5 Jan 1976, 02:31
11 km ENE of Pilpichaca, Peru
A magnitude 6 mb earthquake at 95 km depth.
Published location
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-13.288000, -74.899000
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Event ID
usp0000e9y
Coordinates
-13.288, -74.899
Network
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Significance
554