| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 22.3 km |
| Coordinates | -27.488, -71.248 |
| UTC time | 1982-12-19 08:10:38.780 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 19, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, December 19, 1982 at 08:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 91.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.248 and latitude -27.488.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-12-19
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