| Magnitude | 6.9 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 20.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.178, -71.930 |
| UTC time | 1918-05-20 17:55:07.790 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 20, 1918 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, May 20, 1918 at 17:55 UTC with a magnitude of 6.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Coquimbo (Chile - CL), about 103.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.930 and latitude -29.178.
| Location | Coquimbo |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1918-05-20
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