| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.3 km |
| Coordinates | -28.500, -71.221 |
| UTC time | 1999-12-04 17:06:51.070 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 4, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, December 4, 1999 at 17:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 45.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.221 and latitude -28.500.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-12-04
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