| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -26.906, -70.890 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-20 19:45:12.600 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 20, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, May 20, 1979 at 19:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 75.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.890 and latitude -26.906.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-20
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