| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 45.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.810, -70.961 |
| UTC time | 1959-01-30 16:15:51.740 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 30, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, January 30, 1959 at 16:15 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 79.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.961 and latitude -27.810.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1959-01-30
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