| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 125.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.028, -68.032 |
| UTC time | 1981-01-27 14:25:44.200 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 27, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, January 27, 1981 at 14:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 111.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.032 and latitude -23.028.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-01-27
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 111.5 km |
| Antofagasta | 251.4 km |
| Villazón | 271.6 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 307.7 km |
| Palpalá | 318.3 km |
| Salta | 330.7 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 342.1 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 349.5 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 374.6 km |
| Tarija | 378.6 km |
| Orán | 379.9 km |
| Bermejo | 380.4 km |
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