| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 139.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.684, -69.084 |
| UTC time | 1978-02-17 17:52:27.200 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 17, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, February 17, 1978 at 17:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chilecito (Chile - CL), about 163.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.084 and latitude -28.684.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-02-17
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