| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 19.7 km |
| Coordinates | -29.037, -71.494 |
| UTC time | 2012-12-24 12:12:35.340 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 24, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, December 24, 2012 at 12:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 88.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.494 and latitude -29.037.
| Location | La Serena |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-12-24
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