| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 81.1 km |
| Coordinates | -17.248, -70.804 |
| UTC time | 1999-09-05 17:55:33.320 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 5, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Sunday, September 5, 1999 at 17:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Moquegua (Peru - PE), about 15.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.804 and latitude -17.248.
| Location | Moquegua |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-09-05
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Moquegua | 15.1 km |
| Ilo | 71.3 km |
| Tacna | 103.4 km |
| Ciudad Satelite | 119.4 km |
| Jacobo Hunter | 120.2 km |
| Arequipa | 122.5 km |
| Selva Alegre | 124.4 km |
| Mollendo | 131.2 km |
| Cono Norte | 132.1 km |
| Arica | 146.7 km |
| Puno | 177.5 km |
| Juliaca | 207.3 km |
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M 4.2
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M 4.3
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M 4.8
Arequipa
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M 4.9
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M 4.5
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