| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 88.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.737, -69.276 |
| UTC time | 1978-06-23 12:43:20.900 |
Earthquake details
Friday, June 23, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, June 23, 1978 at 12:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 47.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.276 and latitude -22.737.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-06-23
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 47.8 km |
| Antofagasta | 153.3 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 287.9 km |
| Iquique | 295.2 km |
| Villazón | 385.7 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 437.5 km |
| Palpalá | 447.9 km |
| Salta | 455.0 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 473.7 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 479.9 km |
| Arica | 486.3 km |
| Tarija | 487.5 km |
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