| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.736, -69.658 |
| UTC time | 1972-05-15 10:09:37.280 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 15, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, May 15, 1972 at 10:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is La Serena (Chile - CL), about 154.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.658 and latitude -29.736.
| Location | Coquimbo |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-05-15
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