| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 117.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.682, -69.592 |
| UTC time | 1978-11-29 01:37:09.800 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, November 29, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Wednesday, November 29, 1978 at 01:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is La Serena (Chile - CL), about 162.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.592 and latitude -29.682.
| Location | Coquimbo |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-11-29
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