| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.235, -71.142 |
| UTC time | 1973-07-06 09:27:30.700 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 6, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, July 6, 1973 at 09:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 81.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.142 and latitude -27.235.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-07-06
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