| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 85.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.809, -69.125 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-14 23:04:02.600 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 14, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, May 14, 1979 at 23:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 44.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.125 and latitude -22.809.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-14
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 44.3 km |
| Antofagasta | 160.3 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 300.4 km |
| Iquique | 307.8 km |
| Villazón | 372.0 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 420.1 km |
| Palpalá | 430.5 km |
| Salta | 437.5 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 456.7 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 462.6 km |
| Tarija | 474.7 km |
| Bermejo | 491.5 km |
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