| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 51.3 km |
| Coordinates | -29.778, -71.439 |
| UTC time | 1972-03-30 11:00:19.200 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, March 30, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Thursday, March 30, 1972 at 11:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Coquimbo (Chile - CL), about 21.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.439 and latitude -29.778.
| Location | Coquimbo |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-03-30
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