| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 129.1 km |
| Coordinates | -10.297, -74.885 |
| UTC time | 1989-01-20 01:55:18.000 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 20, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Friday, January 20, 1989 at 01:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tarma (Peru - PE), about 152.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -74.885 and latitude -10.297.
| Location | Huancayo |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-01-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Tarma | 152.8 km |
| Huánuco | 154.2 km |
| Cerro de Pasco | 155.7 km |
| Tingo María | 165.2 km |
| La Oroya | 175.5 km |
| Huancayo | 199.9 km |
| Chilca | 202.3 km |
| San Fernando | 214.8 km |
| Pucallpa | 216.6 km |
| Chosica | 270.7 km |
| Huancavelica | 276.9 km |
| Huaral | 286.8 km |
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