| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.627, -112.239 |
| UTC time | 1978-12-01 04:38:54.600 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 1, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Easter Island region on Friday, December 1, 1978 at 04:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Paita, about 3873.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -112.239 and latitude -22.627.
| Location | Easter Island region |
| Country | Easter Island region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-12-01
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