| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 106.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.451, -69.464 |
| UTC time | 1978-06-09 18:04:24.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, June 9, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, June 9, 1978 at 18:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 159.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.464 and latitude -29.451.
| Location | Coquimbo |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-06-09
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