1983 Popayán earthquake
The 1983 Popayán earthquake (Spanish: El Terremoto de Popayán) occurred on 31 March in Popayán, Colombia. It had a moment magnitude of 5.6 with an epicenter south west of Popayán at a depth of 15 kilometers (9.3 mi). The earthquake killed 267 people and resulted in the passing of new laws requiring earthquake resistant building materials in zones at risk of tremors.
| UTC time | 1983-03-31 13:12:53 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 581906 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 31 March 1983 |
| 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 |
| Areas affected | Popayán, Colombia |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Casualties | 267 killed |
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