| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 102.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.899, -68.528 |
| UTC time | 1969-09-13 10:52:59.030 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 13, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, September 13, 1969 at 10:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 63.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.528 and latitude -22.899.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1969-09-13
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 63.8 km |
| Antofagasta | 208.6 km |
| Villazón | 315.0 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 335.2 km |
| Iquique | 342.9 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 359.9 km |
| Palpalá | 370.4 km |
| Salta | 380.5 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 395.0 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 402.0 km |
| Tarija | 419.8 km |
| Bermejo | 430.4 km |
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