| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 95.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.930, -68.860 |
| UTC time | 1973-08-04 11:22:28.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 4, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, August 4, 1973 at 11:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 158.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.860 and latitude -27.930.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-08-04
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