| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.383, -70.940 |
| UTC time | 1956-06-11 09:56:21.870 |
Earthquake details
Monday, June 11, 1956 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, June 11, 1956 at 09:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 60.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.940 and latitude -27.383.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1956-06-11
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