| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 119.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.282, -69.184 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-05 04:24:18.400 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 5, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, September 5, 1978 at 04:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 133.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.184 and latitude -21.282.
| Location | Iquique |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-05
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