| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.570, -71.021 |
| UTC time | 1978-02-17 06:43:30.400 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 17, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, February 17, 1978 at 06:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 25.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.021 and latitude -28.570.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-02-17
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