| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -36.295, -97.252 |
| UTC time | 1987-07-21 13:27:12.970 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 21, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit West Chile Rise on Tuesday, July 21, 1987 at 13:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The epicenter is located at longitude -97.252 and latitude -36.295.
| Location | West Chile Rise |
| Country | West Chile Rise |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-07-21
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