| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.8 km |
| Coordinates | -28.601, -71.323 |
| UTC time | 1965-08-09 23:12:23.620 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 9, 1965 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, August 9, 1965 at 23:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 55.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.323 and latitude -28.601.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1965-08-09
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