M6.2 earthquake - 76 km NNW of Barranca, Peru

What happened

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 76 km NNW of Barranca, Peru on 18 Mar 1975, 17:21 UTC at a depth of 98 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.

The nearest town in our records is Moyobamba, about 200 km away in San Martín Department, Peru.