| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 22.2 km |
| Coordinates | -27.509, -71.230 |
| UTC time | 2006-05-02 13:42:39.660 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 2, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at 13:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 90.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.230 and latitude -27.509.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2006-05-02
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