| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 126.1 km |
| Coordinates | -22.193, -68.451 |
| UTC time | 1983-07-21 07:11:33.830 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, July 21, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Thursday, July 21, 1983 at 07:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 56.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.451 and latitude -22.193.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-07-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 56.8 km |
| Antofagasta | 257.2 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 274.5 km |
| Iquique | 282.2 km |
| Villazón | 294.8 km |
| Tarija | 391.4 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 392.1 km |
| Palpalá | 403.1 km |
| Potosí | 403.8 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 415.9 km |
| Salta | 423.8 km |
| Bermejo | 427.4 km |
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