| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 119.8 km |
| Coordinates | -23.485, -68.113 |
| UTC time | 1969-09-21 02:00:55.740 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 21, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, September 21, 1969 at 02:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 141.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.113 and latitude -23.485.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1969-09-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 141.4 km |
| Antofagasta | 233.6 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 297.4 km |
| Villazón | 301.7 km |
| Palpalá | 307.4 km |
| Salta | 310.3 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 340.4 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 340.8 km |
| Orán | 389.3 km |
| Bermejo | 395.6 km |
| Tarija | 410.0 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 412.9 km |
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