December 9, 1926 Earthquake: Vallenar, Chile

December 9, 1926, 17:58 [local time]. There was a rather strong earthquake in the central regions of Chile. There were very strong tremors at Vallenar; the populace was frightened. There was a strong earthquake at Copiapo; the populace was frightened; 6 degrees. It was felt from Taltal to Ovalle. At Huasco, Portrerillos, Caldera, there was a strong earthquake; at Carrizal Bajo and the valley of the Huasco River, 5 degrees. There were mild tremors at La Serena, Coquimbo, the valley of the Copiapo River and Chanaral. There was a mild earthquake at Taltal and Ovalle. Recurrent shocks were noticed. The sea became agitated at Huasco, Caldera and Chanaral. [The earthquake was registered by the station at Santiago. According to a bulletin, the parameters of the earthquake could be estimated as follows: 22h42m; 28 deg S. +1 1/2 deg, 71 deg W. +1 deg; M=6 +1. (reference #415)

December 9, 1926, 22:38:48 UTC, 29.5 S, 71 W. (reference #1206)