| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.493, -71.084 |
| UTC time | 1978-11-11 05:04:41.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, November 11, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, November 11, 1978 at 05:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 75.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.084 and latitude -27.493.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-11-11
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