Earthquake details

Wednesday, October 17, 2001 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Chile on Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 02:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chilecito (Chile - CL), about 157.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.916 and latitude -28.493.

Magnitude 5.4
Alert Strong
Depth 117.3 km
Coordinates -28.493, -68.916
UTC time 2001-10-17 02:34:41.250
Location Copiapó
Country Chile (CL)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 2001-10-17

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