| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 80.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.031, -68.364 |
| UTC time | 1977-05-09 12:19:08.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 9, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, May 9, 1977 at 12:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 74.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.364 and latitude -22.031.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-05-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 74.6 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 266.7 km |
| Iquique | 274.5 km |
| Antofagasta | 275.7 km |
| Villazón | 285.8 km |
| Tarija | 379.7 km |
| Potosí | 384.7 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 395.7 km |
| Palpalá | 406.7 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 416.3 km |
| Bermejo | 421.8 km |
| Salta | 430.1 km |
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