| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.591, -74.803 |
| UTC time | 1983-05-21 19:27:56.530 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 21, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Saturday, May 21, 1983 at 19:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tarma (Peru - PE), about 133.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -74.803 and latitude -10.591.
| Location | Huancayo |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-05-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Tarma | 133.7 km |
| La Oroya | 158.2 km |
| Cerro de Pasco | 159.3 km |
| Huancayo | 169.9 km |
| Chilca | 172.2 km |
| Huánuco | 173.9 km |
| Tingo María | 194.7 km |
| Huancavelica | 244.7 km |
| San Fernando | 245.8 km |
| Pucallpa | 247.7 km |
| Chosica | 256.8 km |
| Huaral | 281.3 km |
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