| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.848, -71.151 |
| UTC time | 1959-11-28 12:35:00.580 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, November 28, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, November 28, 1959 at 12:35 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 48.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.151 and latitude -28.848.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1959-11-28
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