| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.279, -75.131 |
| UTC time | 1970-10-23 15:49:34.960 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 23, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Friday, October 23, 1970 at 15:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Huánuco (Peru - PE), about 127.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -75.131 and latitude -10.279.
| Location | Huancayo |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-10-23
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Huánuco | 127.8 km |
| Cerro de Pasco | 130.6 km |
| Tarma | 140.8 km |
| Tingo María | 144.9 km |
| La Oroya | 161.6 km |
| Huancayo | 199.0 km |
| Chilca | 201.4 km |
| San Fernando | 219.3 km |
| Pucallpa | 220.8 km |
| Chosica | 253.1 km |
| Huaral | 264.3 km |
| Huaraz | 275.8 km |
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