| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 23.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.462, -70.953 |
| UTC time | 1979-04-28 11:38:17.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 28, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, April 28, 1979 at 11:38 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 62.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.953 and latitude -27.462.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1979-04-28
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