| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 46.1 km |
| Coordinates | -29.683, -71.357 |
| UTC time | 1972-05-15 09:12:56.070 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 15, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, May 15, 1972 at 09:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is La Serena (Chile - CL), about 26.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.357 and latitude -29.683.
| Location | Coquimbo |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-05-15
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