| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 93.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.577, -68.664 |
| UTC time | 1976-12-03 23:10:32.600 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 3, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, December 3, 1976 at 23:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 29.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.664 and latitude -22.577.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-12-03
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 29.9 km |
| Antofagasta | 213.9 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 297.2 km |
| Iquique | 304.9 km |
| Villazón | 320.8 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 388.3 km |
| Palpalá | 399.0 km |
| Salta | 412.8 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 419.2 km |
| Tarija | 422.1 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 429.4 km |
| Bermejo | 444.8 km |
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