| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.438, -71.325 |
| UTC time | 1976-12-04 06:14:49.500 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 4, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, December 4, 1976 at 06:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 57.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.325 and latitude -28.438.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-12-04
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