| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 70.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.314, -79.004 |
| UTC time | 1971-01-16 20:54:30.900 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 16, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Saturday, January 16, 1971 at 20:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chimbote (Peru - PE), about 52.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -79.004 and latitude -9.314.
| Location | Chimbote |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-01-16
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