| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -26.479, -70.869 |
| UTC time | 1979-11-24 03:41:15.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, November 24, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, November 24, 1979 at 03:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 112.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.869 and latitude -26.479.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-11-24
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