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Huaquilla Destination Guide

Delve into Huaquilla in Peru

Huaquilla in the region of Tumbes is located in Peru - some 613 mi or ( 987 km ) North-West of Lima , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Huaquilla

Local time in Huaquilla is now 03:50 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Lima " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Riobamba, Quito, Machala, Guayaquil, and Azogues. While being here, you might want to check out Riobamba . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Huaquilla ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Cañaveral

Cañaveral is a town in the Contralmirante Villar Province of the Tumbes Region in northwestern Peru. It is the capital of the Casitas District and has a population of 494 (1999).

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Located at -3.93 -80.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tags: Populated places in the Tumbes Region

1970 Peru-Ecuador earthquake

The 1970 Peru-Ecuador earthquake occurred on December 9, 1970 at 23:34 local time . The epicenter was located in northwestern Peru, between Piura and Tumbes, near the Peru-Ecuador border. This earthquake had a magnitude of Mw 7.1, or Ms 7.1. About 81 people were reported dead in Peru and in Ecuador together. Liquefaction was observed. The maximal intensity reached MM IX. Fractures in constructions were reported in the urban area of Talara.

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Located at -3.99 -80.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: 1970 earthquakes, 1970 in Ecuador, 1970 in Peru, Megathrust earthquakes in Ecuador, Megathrust earthquakes in Peru