| Magnitude | 6.9 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 39.2 km |
| Coordinates | -26.449, -70.568 |
| UTC time | 1946-08-02 19:18:52.420 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 2, 1946 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, August 2, 1946 at 19:18 UTC with a magnitude of 6.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 104.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.568 and latitude -26.449.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1946-08-02
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