| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.581, -77.093 |
| UTC time | 1970-04-16 10:26:59.040 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, April 16, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Thursday, April 16, 1970 at 10:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Moyobamba (Peru - PE), about 52.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -77.093 and latitude -5.581.
| Location | Moyobamba |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-04-16
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