| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 32.1 km |
| Coordinates | -26.209, -70.507 |
| UTC time | 1989-12-30 12:38:11.240 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 30, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, December 30, 1989 at 12:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 130.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.507 and latitude -26.209.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-12-30
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