| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 27.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.450, -71.715 |
| UTC time | 1998-09-03 17:37:58.240 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, September 3, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Thursday, September 3, 1998 at 17:37 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Coquimbo (Chile - CL), about 66.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.715 and latitude -29.450.
| Location | Coquimbo |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1998-09-03
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