| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -35.414, -112.117 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-12 07:22:26.000 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 12, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit southern East Pacific Rise on Friday, May 12, 1978 at 07:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The epicenter is located at longitude -112.117 and latitude -35.414.
| Location | southern East Pacific Rise |
| Country | southern East Pacific Rise |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-12
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