| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.733, -71.102 |
| UTC time | 1974-01-07 06:28:11.700 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 7, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, January 7, 1974 at 06:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is La Serena (Chile - CL), about 24.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.102 and latitude -29.733.
| Location | La Serena |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-01-07
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