| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.815, -71.147 |
| UTC time | 1997-03-09 11:43:43.260 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 9, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, March 9, 1997 at 11:43 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is La Serena (Chile - CL), about 14.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.147 and latitude -29.815.
| Location | Coquimbo |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1997-03-09
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