| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 87.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.847, -70.577 |
| UTC time | 1979-11-23 19:29:32.500 |
Earthquake details
Friday, November 23, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, November 23, 1979 at 19:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 35.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.577 and latitude -28.847.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-11-23
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