| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 72.1 km |
| Coordinates | -18.187, -71.311 |
| UTC time | 1998-05-09 23:32:07.520 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 9, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Saturday, May 9, 1998 at 23:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ilo (Peru - PE), about 61.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.311 and latitude -18.187.
| Location | Ilo |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-05-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Ilo | 61.9 km |
| Arica | 111.7 km |
| Tacna | 113.5 km |
| Moquegua | 117.0 km |
| Mollendo | 149.5 km |
| Jacobo Hunter | 196.1 km |
| Ciudad Satelite | 196.9 km |
| Arequipa | 200.5 km |
| Selva Alegre | 203.5 km |
| Cono Norte | 209.4 km |
| Iquique | 256.4 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 264.1 km |
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