| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 51.8 km |
| Coordinates | -28.055, -70.615 |
| UTC time | 1987-12-28 08:16:21.370 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 28, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, December 28, 1987 at 08:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 59.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.615 and latitude -28.055.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-12-28
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