| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.539, -71.457 |
| UTC time | 1983-12-23 22:56:06.970 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 23, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, December 23, 1983 at 22:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 112.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.457 and latitude -27.539.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-12-23
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