| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.607, -71.035 |
| UTC time | 2009-12-22 23:01:11.400 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 23:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 27.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.035 and latitude -28.607.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2009-12-22
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