| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 58.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.320, -78.400 |
| UTC time | 1981-05-18 07:17:13.400 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 18, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Monday, May 18, 1981 at 07:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Barranca (Peru - PE), about 84.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.400 and latitude -10.320.
| Location | Barranca |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-05-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Barranca | 84.2 km |
| Huacho | 123.4 km |
| Huaraz | 130.1 km |
| Centenario | 130.7 km |
| Chimbote | 140.2 km |
| Huaral | 184.6 km |
| Cerro de Pasco | 237.8 km |
| Callao | 238.7 km |
| Carmen De La Legua Reynoso | 239.7 km |
| Huánuco | 240.4 km |
| Breña | 242.9 km |
| Lima | 243.4 km |
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