| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.715, -70.686 |
| UTC time | 1979-04-06 17:48:51.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 6, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, April 6, 1979 at 17:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 52.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.686 and latitude -27.715.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-04-06
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