| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 100.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.200, -68.255 |
| UTC time | 1979-11-05 18:43:06.900 |
Earthquake details
Monday, November 5, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, November 5, 1979 at 18:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 156.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.255 and latitude -21.200.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-11-05
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