| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 44.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.729, -71.563 |
| UTC time | 1979-08-30 10:49:12.700 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, August 30, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Thursday, August 30, 1979 at 10:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 80.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.563 and latitude -28.729.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-08-30
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