| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 51.4 km |
| Coordinates | -28.236, -70.752 |
| UTC time | 1971-02-05 20:52:34.140 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 5, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, February 5, 1971 at 20:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 37.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.752 and latitude -28.236.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-02-05
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