| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.988, -71.519 |
| UTC time | 2005-12-31 12:14:02.240 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 31, 2005 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 12:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 87.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.519 and latitude -28.988.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2005-12-31
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