region May 1983

Huancayo earthquakes in May 1983

Earthquake archive for Huancayo in May 1983: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
17.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
21 May 1983

Huancayo, Peru

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
19:27:56
Coordinates
-10.591, -74.803
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1983, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Huancayo. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.3, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 15.0 to 18.0 km, averaging 17.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 21, 1983 to Saturday, May 21, 1983 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
5.3 15.0 km
Huancayo, Peru
21 May 1983 19:27:56 UTC
5.1 18.0 km
Huancayo, Peru
21 May 1983 20:05:14 UTC
4.8 18.0 km
Huancayo, Peru
21 May 1983 20:21:14 UTC