| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 67.6 km |
| Coordinates | -27.801, -70.803 |
| UTC time | 2012-08-07 00:39:02.000 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 00:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 67.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.803 and latitude -27.801.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-08-07
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