| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 112.6 km |
| Coordinates | -28.416, -69.089 |
| UTC time | 1986-05-19 12:36:30.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 19, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, May 19, 1986 at 12:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 164.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.089 and latitude -28.416.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-05-19
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