| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.919, -71.222 |
| UTC time | 1997-09-05 20:57:27.650 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 5, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, September 5, 1997 at 20:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 59.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.222 and latitude -28.919.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-09-05
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