| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.473, -70.237 |
| UTC time | 2002-02-24 14:44:12.260 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 24, 2002 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Sunday, February 24, 2002 at 14:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Puno (Peru - PE), about 74.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.237 and latitude -16.473.
| Location | Puno |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2002-02-24
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Puno | 74.0 km |
| Juliaca | 108.9 km |
| Moquegua | 109.8 km |
| Ciudad Satelite | 138.0 km |
| Selva Alegre | 138.2 km |
| Arequipa | 138.8 km |
| Jacobo Hunter | 140.6 km |
| Cono Norte | 144.5 km |
| Tacna | 171.6 km |
| Ilo | 174.5 km |
| Mollendo | 199.1 km |
| Viacha | 207.6 km |
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