7.2
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M7.2 earthquake near Callao, Callao
18969 d ago · 9 Nov 1974, 12:59 UTC 87 km SW of Callao, Peru
What happened
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck 87 km SW of Callao, Peru on 9 Nov 1974, 12:59 UTC at a depth of 6 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Callao, about 87 km away in Callao, Peru.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC
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