| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 43.3 km |
| Coordinates | -28.492, -71.096 |
| UTC time | 1970-03-01 10:04:04.660 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 1, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, March 1, 1970 at 10:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 34.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.096 and latitude -28.492.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-03-01
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