| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 103.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.420, -69.132 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-01 20:36:10.800 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 1, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Tuesday, May 1, 1979 at 20:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Iquique (Peru - PE), about 138.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.132 and latitude -19.420.
| Location | Tacna |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-01
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