| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 74.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.349, -69.865 |
| UTC time | 1974-02-16 01:26:59.800 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 16, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, February 16, 1974 at 01:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alto Hospicio (Chile - CL), about 122.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.865 and latitude -21.349.
| Location | Iquique |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-02-16
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