| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 7.030, 38.599 |
| UTC time | 1983-12-02 23:08:39.490 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 2, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Ethiopia on Friday, December 2, 1983 at 23:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Awasa (Ethiopia - ET), about 14.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 38.599 and latitude 7.030.
| Location | Awasa |
| Country | Ethiopia (ET) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-12-02
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