| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.590, -70.999 |
| UTC time | 1968-02-06 11:19:27.860 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 6, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, February 6, 1968 at 11:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 23.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.999 and latitude -28.590.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-02-06
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