1983 Popayán earthquake
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The 1983 Popayán earthquake (Spanish: El Terremoto de Popayán) occurred on 31 March in Popayán, Colombia. It had a moment magnitude of 5.6[3] with an epicenter south west of Popayán at a depth of 15 kilometers (9.3 mi).[4] The earthquake killed 267 people and resulted in the passing of new laws requiring earthquake resistant building materials in zones at risk of tremors.
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UTC time | 1983-03-31 13:12:53 |
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ISC event | 581906 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 31 March 1983 (1983-03-31) |
Local time | 08:13 (UTC-5) |
Duration | 18–28 seconds |
Magnitude | 5.6 Mw |
Depth | 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) |
Epicenter | 2.461°N 76.686°W / 2.461; -76.686[1] |
Areas affected | Popayán, Colombia |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) [2] |
Casualties | 267 killed |
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