| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.3 km |
| Coordinates | -29.583, -71.234 |
| UTC time | 1969-08-17 07:20:13.100 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 17, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, August 17, 1969 at 07:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is La Serena (Chile - CL), about 36.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.234 and latitude -29.583.
| Location | Coquimbo |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1969-08-17
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