| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 43.6 km |
| Coordinates | -28.066, -71.049 |
| UTC time | 1965-05-08 11:32:59.840 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 8, 1965 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, May 8, 1965 at 11:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 63.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.049 and latitude -28.066.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1965-05-08
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