| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 24.2 km |
| Coordinates | -9.886, -75.728 |
| UTC time | 1971-04-16 23:59:38.780 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 16, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Friday, April 16, 1971 at 23:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Huánuco (Peru - PE), about 56.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -75.728 and latitude -9.886.
| Location | Huánuco |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-04-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Huánuco | 56.6 km |
| Tingo María | 72.0 km |
| Cerro de Pasco | 104.5 km |
| Tarma | 170.7 km |
| La Oroya | 182.7 km |
| Huaraz | 201.5 km |
| Centenario | 202.0 km |
| Tocache | 208.2 km |
| San Fernando | 211.1 km |
| Pucallpa | 211.6 km |
| Huaral | 241.4 km |
| Barranca | 243.1 km |
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