| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 93.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.439, -68.992 |
| UTC time | 1974-08-20 21:37:35.900 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 20, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, August 20, 1974 at 21:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chilecito (Chile - CL), about 166.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.992 and latitude -28.439.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-08-20
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