| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.0 km |
| Coordinates | -26.735, -70.896 |
| UTC time | 1973-08-07 10:04:26.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 7, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, August 7, 1973 at 10:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 89.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.896 and latitude -26.735.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-08-07
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