| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.7 km |
| Coordinates | -18.097, -71.142 |
| UTC time | 1984-08-18 16:51:38.740 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 18, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Saturday, August 18, 1984 at 16:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ilo (Peru - PE), about 55.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.142 and latitude -18.097.
| Location | Tacna |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1984-08-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Ilo | 55.9 km |
| Tacna | 94.5 km |
| Arica | 98.6 km |
| Moquegua | 102.4 km |
| Mollendo | 151.2 km |
| Jacobo Hunter | 189.5 km |
| Ciudad Satelite | 190.0 km |
| Arequipa | 193.6 km |
| Selva Alegre | 196.5 km |
| Cono Norte | 202.9 km |
| Iquique | 257.6 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 265.2 km |
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