| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 111.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.514, -68.613 |
| UTC time | 1976-02-18 18:03:22.700 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, February 18, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Wednesday, February 18, 1976 at 18:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 32.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.613 and latitude -22.514.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-02-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 32.6 km |
| Antofagasta | 222.2 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 293.9 km |
| Iquique | 301.6 km |
| Villazón | 314.5 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 387.1 km |
| Palpalá | 397.9 km |
| Salta | 412.9 km |
| Tarija | 415.3 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 416.8 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 427.9 km |
| Bermejo | 440.0 km |
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