| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.143, -70.040 |
| UTC time | 1999-02-17 21:58:54.540 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, February 17, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 21:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alto Hospicio (Chile - CL), about 97.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.040 and latitude -21.143.
| Location | Alto Hospicio |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-02-17
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