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Vallenar earthquakes in 1970

Earthquake archive for Vallenar in 1970: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.3
Average magnitude
42.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
18 Jan 1970

Vallenar, Chile

Depth
41.1 km
UTC
18:48:42
Coordinates
-28.607, -71.252
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1970, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Vallenar. Magnitudes ranged from 5.3 to 5.4, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 41.1 to 43.3 km, averaging 42.2 km. Activity extended from Sunday, January 18, 1970 to Sunday, March 1, 1970 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.4 41.1 km
Vallenar, Chile
18 Jan 1970 18:48:42 UTC
5.3 43.3 km
Vallenar, Chile
01 Mar 1970 10:04:04 UTC