| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 62.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.307, -68.963 |
| UTC time | 1978-02-21 03:52:49.000 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 21, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, February 21, 1978 at 03:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alto Hospicio (Chile - CL), about 119.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.963 and latitude -20.307.
| Location | Iquique |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-02-21
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