| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 57.9 km |
| Coordinates | -26.331, -70.153 |
| UTC time | 1997-10-26 01:35:38.280 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, October 26, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, October 26, 1997 at 01:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 116.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.153 and latitude -26.331.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-10-26
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