| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.1 km |
| Coordinates | -28.607, -71.252 |
| UTC time | 1970-01-18 18:48:42.790 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 18, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, January 18, 1970 at 18:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 48.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.252 and latitude -28.607.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-01-18
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