| Magnitude | 8.2 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 113.9 km |
| Coordinates | -23.977, -67.912 |
| UTC time | 1950-12-09 21:38:51.980 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 9, 1950 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, December 9, 1950 at 21:38 UTC with a magnitude of 8.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 198.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.912 and latitude -23.977.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1950-12-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 198.4 km |
| Antofagasta | 255.5 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 266.8 km |
| Salta | 269.0 km |
| Palpalá | 275.9 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 310.8 km |
| Villazón | 317.3 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 317.9 km |
| Orán | 377.8 km |
| Bermejo | 390.7 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 406.5 km |
| Yerba Buena | 410.9 km |
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