| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 43.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.882, -68.976 |
| UTC time | 1979-07-21 02:38:02.500 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 21, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, July 21, 1979 at 02:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 47.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.976 and latitude -22.882.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-07-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 47.7 km |
| Antofagasta | 168.6 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 313.5 km |
| Iquique | 321.0 km |
| Villazón | 358.9 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 402.9 km |
| Palpalá | 413.3 km |
| Salta | 420.3 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 439.8 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 445.4 km |
| Tarija | 462.6 km |
| Bermejo | 476.3 km |
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