| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 113.1 km |
| Coordinates | -17.316, -70.526 |
| UTC time | 1984-02-26 08:18:19.840 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 26, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Sunday, February 26, 1984 at 08:18 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Moquegua (Peru - PE), about 45.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.526 and latitude -17.316.
| Location | Moquegua |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1984-02-26
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Moquegua | 45.5 km |
| Tacna | 83.0 km |
| Ilo | 93.4 km |
| Arica | 131.2 km |
| Ciudad Satelite | 145.4 km |
| Jacobo Hunter | 146.5 km |
| Arequipa | 148.2 km |
| Selva Alegre | 149.9 km |
| Cono Norte | 157.6 km |
| Mollendo | 161.7 km |
| Puno | 172.7 km |
| Juliaca | 206.5 km |
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