| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 138.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.370, -68.957 |
| UTC time | 1981-03-26 18:04:44.780 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, March 26, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Thursday, March 26, 1981 at 18:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Iquique (Chile - CL), about 156.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.957 and latitude -19.370.
| Location | Arica |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-03-26
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