| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 61.5 km |
| Coordinates | -26.710, -70.938 |
| UTC time | 1986-03-23 11:47:38.770 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 23, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, March 23, 1986 at 11:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 94.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.938 and latitude -26.710.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-03-23
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