| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 117.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.049, -68.942 |
| UTC time | 1973-03-26 11:04:19.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 26, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, March 26, 1973 at 11:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 156.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.942 and latitude -28.049.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-03-26
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