| Magnitude | 7.4 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.218, -70.875 |
| UTC time | 1939-04-18 06:22:44.120 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 18, 1939 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, April 18, 1939 at 06:22 UTC with a magnitude of 7.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 56.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.875 and latitude -27.218.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1939-04-18
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