QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/usp000jkdy
USGS usp000jkdy
14 May 2012, 11:00
40 km ENE of Palca, Peru
A magnitude 6.2 mww earthquake at 105.9 km depth.
Published location
Where is 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru?
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-17.678000, -69.591000
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Event ID
usp000jkdy
Coordinates
-17.678, -69.591
Network
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Significance
624