| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 116.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.202, -68.886 |
| UTC time | 1979-06-17 19:33:32.700 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, June 17, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Sunday, June 17, 1979 at 19:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Arica (Peru - PE), about 169.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.886 and latitude -19.202.
| Location | Tacna |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-06-17
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