| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.485, -74.726 |
| UTC time | 1999-03-01 19:23:59.060 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 1, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Monday, March 1, 1999 at 19:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tarma (Peru - PE), about 148.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -74.726 and latitude -10.485.
| Location | Huancayo |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-03-01
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Tarma | 148.0 km |
| Cerro de Pasco | 168.7 km |
| La Oroya | 172.3 km |
| Huánuco | 177.2 km |
| Huancayo | 183.5 km |
| Chilca | 185.9 km |
| Tingo María | 192.2 km |
| San Fernando | 233.2 km |
| Pucallpa | 235.2 km |
| Huancavelica | 257.2 km |
| Chosica | 270.6 km |
| Huaral | 293.6 km |
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