| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 99.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.101, -68.706 |
| UTC time | 1977-04-15 23:35:35.600 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 15, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, April 15, 1977 at 23:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 75.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.706 and latitude -23.101.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-04-15
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 75.1 km |
| Antofagasta | 183.2 km |
| Villazón | 339.2 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 346.9 km |
| Iquique | 354.5 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 368.3 km |
| Palpalá | 378.6 km |
| Salta | 384.1 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 407.3 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 411.2 km |
| Tarija | 445.0 km |
| Orán | 448.6 km |
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