| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 36.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.952, -71.539 |
| UTC time | 1980-03-23 23:33:10.600 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 23, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, March 23, 1980 at 23:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Coquimbo (Chile - CL), about 19.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.539 and latitude -29.952.
| Location | Coquimbo |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-03-23
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