| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 93.6 km |
| Coordinates | -27.231, -69.636 |
| UTC time | 2009-05-17 12:35:21.940 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 17, 2009 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 12:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 70.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.636 and latitude -27.231.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2009-05-17
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