| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 53.8 km |
| Coordinates | -28.130, -70.745 |
| UTC time | 1985-09-19 10:54:48.270 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, September 19, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Thursday, September 19, 1985 at 10:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 49.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.745 and latitude -28.130.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-09-19
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