| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 110.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.826, -68.608 |
| UTC time | 1978-04-23 17:50:06.900 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, April 23, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, April 23, 1978 at 17:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alto Hospicio (Chile - CL), about 167.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.608 and latitude -20.826.
| Location | Iquique |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-04-23
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