| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 102.8 km |
| Coordinates | -22.821, -68.845 |
| UTC time | 1972-02-04 13:29:15.090 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 4, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, February 4, 1972 at 13:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 41.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.845 and latitude -22.821.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-02-04
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 41.4 km |
| Antofagasta | 183.6 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 312.6 km |
| Iquique | 320.2 km |
| Villazón | 344.3 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 393.1 km |
| Palpalá | 403.6 km |
| Salta | 412.4 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 428.6 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 435.4 km |
| Tarija | 447.7 km |
| Bermejo | 462.8 km |
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