| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 57.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.912, -68.456 |
| UTC time | 1976-12-17 20:23:06.200 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 17, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, December 17, 1976 at 20:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 178.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.456 and latitude -20.912.
| Location | Iquique |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-12-17
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