| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 87.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.029, -68.459 |
| UTC time | 1980-06-16 05:45:06.900 |
Earthquake details
Monday, June 16, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, June 16, 1980 at 05:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 67.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.459 and latitude -22.029.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-06-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 67.5 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 260.0 km |
| Iquique | 267.8 km |
| Antofagasta | 268.5 km |
| Villazón | 295.6 km |
| Tarija | 389.4 km |
| Potosí | 391.6 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 403.6 km |
| Palpalá | 414.6 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 425.0 km |
| Bermejo | 431.4 km |
| Salta | 437.1 km |
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