| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.389, -71.296 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-07 15:31:47.900 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 7, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, December 7, 1979 at 15:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 56.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.296 and latitude -28.389.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-07
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