| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.352, -70.776 |
| UTC time | 1940-02-12 00:01:24.970 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 12, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, February 12, 1940 at 00:01 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 25.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.776 and latitude -28.352.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1940-02-12
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