| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 43.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.241, -70.823 |
| UTC time | 1959-05-21 11:34:28.060 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, May 21, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Thursday, May 21, 1959 at 11:34 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 37.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.823 and latitude -28.241.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-05-21
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