| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 37.4 km |
| Coordinates | -28.135, -70.884 |
| UTC time | 1987-08-15 18:04:23.120 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 15, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, August 15, 1987 at 18:04 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 50.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.884 and latitude -28.135.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1987-08-15
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