| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 17.8 km |
| Coordinates | -28.686, -71.556 |
| UTC time | 2021-12-14 04:23:55.138 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 04:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 78.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.556 and latitude -28.686.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-12-14
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