| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 24.0 km |
| Coordinates | -25.562, -70.970 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-04 13:19:20.900 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 4, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Wednesday, January 4, 1978 at 13:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 210.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.970 and latitude -25.562.
| Location | Antofagasta |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-04
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