| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 26.4 km |
| Coordinates | -29.281, -71.684 |
| UTC time | 1997-07-19 12:22:57.310 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 19, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, July 19, 1997 at 12:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is La Serena (Chile - CL), about 81.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.684 and latitude -29.281.
| Location | Coquimbo |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-07-19
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