| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.044, -71.149 |
| UTC time | 1979-01-20 16:30:58.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 20, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, January 20, 1979 at 16:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 70.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.149 and latitude -28.044.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-01-20
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