| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 129.4 km |
| Coordinates | -1.831, -78.436 |
| UTC time | 1981-11-03 07:02:38.570 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 3, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Ecuador on Tuesday, November 3, 1981 at 07:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Riobamba (Ecuador - EC), about 29.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -78.436 and latitude -1.831.
| Location | Riobamba |
| Country | Ecuador (EC) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-11-03
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