| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.223, -71.831 |
| UTC time | 1981-05-17 17:04:58.020 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 17, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, May 17, 1981 at 17:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 149.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.831 and latitude -27.223.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-05-17
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