| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.210, -70.547 |
| UTC time | 1980-03-15 03:59:24.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 15, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, March 15, 1980 at 03:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 27.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.547 and latitude -27.210.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-03-15
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