| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 27.7 km |
| Coordinates | -27.240, -71.114 |
| UTC time | 2012-09-01 10:38:39.160 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 1, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 10:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 78.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.114 and latitude -27.240.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-09-01
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