| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.016, -71.319 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-18 21:21:25.500 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 18, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, May 18, 1979 at 21:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 105.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.319 and latitude -27.016.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-18
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