| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 133.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.016, -69.848 |
| UTC time | 1981-11-30 15:42:28.210 |
Earthquake details
Monday, November 30, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Monday, November 30, 1981 at 15:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Moquegua (Peru - PE), about 117.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.848 and latitude -17.016.
| Location | Arequipa |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-11-30
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Moquegua | 117.5 km |
| Tacna | 119.2 km |
| Puno | 131.9 km |
| Arica | 169.2 km |
| Viacha | 169.9 km |
| Juliaca | 171.5 km |
| Ilo | 172.8 km |
| Ciudad Satelite | 190.7 km |
| Arequipa | 192.5 km |
| Jacobo Hunter | 192.7 km |
| Selva Alegre | 192.9 km |
| Cono Norte | 200.3 km |
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