| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.189, -71.243 |
| UTC time | 1973-07-08 00:49:51.100 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 8, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, July 8, 1973 at 00:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 92.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.243 and latitude -27.189.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-07-08
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