| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.656, -71.568 |
| UTC time | 1982-12-29 17:38:58.180 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, December 29, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Wednesday, December 29, 1982 at 17:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Coquimbo (Chile - CL), about 39.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.568 and latitude -29.656.
| Location | Coquimbo |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-12-29
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