| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 128.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.961, -69.801 |
| UTC time | 1977-03-13 04:54:42.000 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 13, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Sunday, March 13, 1977 at 04:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Moquegua (Peru - PE), about 123.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.801 and latitude -16.961.
| Location | Arequipa |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-03-13
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Moquegua | 123.6 km |
| Puno | 126.7 km |
| Tacna | 126.8 km |
| Viacha | 163.7 km |
| Juliaca | 166.5 km |
| Arica | 176.5 km |
| Ilo | 179.9 km |
| Ciudad Satelite | 193.5 km |
| Arequipa | 195.2 km |
| Selva Alegre | 195.5 km |
| Jacobo Hunter | 195.6 km |
| Cono Norte | 202.7 km |
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