| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 61.0 km |
| Coordinates | -13.388, -76.601 |
| UTC time | 1979-10-15 16:34:08.800 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 15, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Monday, October 15, 1979 at 16:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Imperial (Peru - PE), about 45.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -76.601 and latitude -13.388.
| Location | Imperial |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-10-15
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Imperial | 45.4 km |
| Nuevo Imperial | 46.4 km |
| Chincha Alta | 50.8 km |
| Pisco | 55.9 km |
| Ica | 120.9 km |
| San Francisco De Borja | 150.9 km |
| San Isidro | 151.5 km |
| Santa Anita - Los Ficus | 154.3 km |
| Jesus Maria | 154.5 km |
| Breña | 156.2 km |
| Lima | 156.7 km |
| Carmen De La Legua Reynoso | 158.1 km |
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M 4.5
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M 4.4
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M 4.3
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M 4.3
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