| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 39.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.630, -71.441 |
| UTC time | 1979-01-06 00:21:15.800 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 6, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, January 6, 1979 at 00:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is La Serena (Chile - CL), about 35.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.441 and latitude -29.630.
| Location | Coquimbo |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-01-06
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