| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 89.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.936, -69.223 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-15 17:32:38.700 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 15, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, May 15, 1979 at 17:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 61.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.223 and latitude -22.936.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-15
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 61.6 km |
| Antofagasta | 144.0 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 310.6 km |
| Iquique | 317.9 km |
| Villazón | 385.0 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 424.3 km |
| Palpalá | 434.6 km |
| Salta | 439.2 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 463.0 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 467.3 km |
| Tarija | 488.5 km |
| Bermejo | 501.7 km |
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