| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.649, -71.330 |
| UTC time | 1979-09-22 02:43:35.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 22, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, September 22, 1979 at 02:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 103.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.330 and latitude -27.649.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-09-22
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