| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.103, -73.956 |
| UTC time | 1997-03-07 19:34:42.550 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 7, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Friday, March 7, 1997 at 19:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Huancayo (Peru - PE), about 173.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -73.956 and latitude -11.103.
| Location | Huancayo |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-03-07
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Huancayo | 173.3 km |
| Chilca | 175.0 km |
| Tarma | 192.5 km |
| La Oroya | 217.1 km |
| Huancavelica | 217.3 km |
| Ayacucho | 230.7 km |
| Cerro de Pasco | 256.1 km |
| Huánuco | 282.2 km |
| Tingo María | 300.7 km |
| Abancay | 305.0 km |
| San Fernando | 307.8 km |
| Pucallpa | 310.2 km |
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