| Moquegua Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Chattian-Aquitanian | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Underlies | Pariatambo Formation |
| Overlies | Inca Formation |
| Thickness | 100–200 m (330–660 ft) |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone |
| Other | Sandstone, mudstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 17°12′S 71°00′W / 17.2°S 71.0°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 18°30′S 65°12′W / 18.5°S 65.2°W |
| Region | Arequipa |
| Country |  Peru |
| Extent | Moquegua Basin |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Department of Moquegua |
| Region | Arequipa |
| Country | Peru |
| Thickness at type section | 37 metres (121 ft) (tuffs) |
  Magnatyrannus/Moquegua Formation (Peru) | |
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