| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 85.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.393, -68.778 |
| UTC time | 1971-05-18 06:12:36.700 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 18, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, May 18, 1971 at 06:12 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chilecito (Chile - CL), about 151.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.778 and latitude -28.393.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-05-18
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