Global Information1953 Tumbes earthquake information
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| UTC time | 1953-12-12 17:31:29 |
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| ISC event | 892281 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | December 12, 1953 |
| Local time | 12:31:29 |
| Magnitude | 7.5 Mw [1] |
| Depth | 30 km |
| Epicenter | 3°24′S 80°36′W / 3.4°S 80.6°W [1] |
| Areas affected | Peru |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) [2] |
| Casualties | 6–7 dead[1] 20 injured [1] |
The 1953 Tumbes earthquake occurred on December 12 at 12:31:29 local time near the border between Peru and Ecuador. The shock had a moment magnitude of 7.5, a maximum Mercalli Intensity of VIII (Severe), and occurred in the northwestern offshore area of Tumbes, Peru.
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