| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -44.840, -81.830 |
| UTC time | 1982-08-23 15:18:55.820 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 23, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit West Chile Rise on Monday, August 23, 1982 at 15:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Castro, about 700.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -81.830 and latitude -44.840.
| Location | West Chile Rise |
| Country | West Chile Rise |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-08-23
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Castro | 700.0 km |
| Coyhaique | 769.6 km |
| Port Montt | 812.8 km |
| Osorno | 854.6 km |
| Valdivia | 900.3 km |
| Bariloche | 949.3 km |
| Villarrica | 1004.8 km |
| Temuco | 1022.6 km |
| Curanilahue | 1083.8 km |
| Angol | 1092.1 km |
| Comodoro Rivadavia | 1125.7 km |
| Caleta Olivia | 1126.1 km |
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