| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.753, -71.292 |
| UTC time | 1926-08-09 21:40:16.670 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 9, 1926 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, August 9, 1926 at 21:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 55.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.292 and latitude -28.753.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1926-08-09
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