| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 46.9 km |
| Coordinates | -28.307, -70.841 |
| UTC time | 1998-07-18 09:57:13.950 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 18, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 09:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 31.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.841 and latitude -28.307.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-07-18
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