| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 87.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.040, -68.482 |
| UTC time | 1979-01-27 15:03:39.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 27, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, January 27, 1979 at 15:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 65.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.482 and latitude -22.040.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-01-27
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 65.0 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 259.4 km |
| Antofagasta | 266.0 km |
| Iquique | 267.1 km |
| Villazón | 298.0 km |
| Tarija | 391.9 km |
| Potosí | 394.2 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 404.8 km |
| Palpalá | 415.8 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 426.5 km |
| Bermejo | 433.5 km |
| Salta | 437.9 km |
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