| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.562, -71.011 |
| UTC time | 1977-08-27 02:54:29.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 27, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, August 27, 1977 at 02:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 70.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.011 and latitude -27.562.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-08-27
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