| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 54.1 km |
| Coordinates | -29.575, -70.981 |
| UTC time | 1970-12-03 23:32:05.800 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, December 3, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Thursday, December 3, 1970 at 23:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is La Serena (Chile - CL), about 45.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.981 and latitude -29.575.
| Location | La Serena |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-12-03
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