| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 65.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.204, -73.427 |
| UTC time | 1971-10-15 10:33:49.280 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 15, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Friday, October 15, 1971 at 10:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Abancay (Peru - PE), about 86.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -73.427 and latitude -14.204.
| Location | Abancay |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-10-15
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