| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -26.641, -70.699 |
| UTC time | 1983-05-02 01:24:56.520 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 2, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, May 2, 1983 at 01:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 88.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.699 and latitude -26.641.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-05-02
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M 4.1
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