| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 111.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.173, -75.077 |
| UTC time | 1974-05-17 15:22:07.400 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 17, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Friday, May 17, 1974 at 15:22 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tarma (Peru - PE), about 72.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -75.077 and latitude -11.173.
| Location | Tarma |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1974-05-17
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Tarma | 72.3 km |
| La Oroya | 97.7 km |
| Huancayo | 100.3 km |
| Chilca | 102.7 km |
| Cerro de Pasco | 140.7 km |
| Huancavelica | 179.5 km |
| Huánuco | 188.1 km |
| Chosica | 197.6 km |
| Santa Anita - Los Ficus | 228.7 km |
| Tingo María | 232.0 km |
| San Francisco De Borja | 233.0 km |
| Lima | 233.8 km |
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