| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 165.9 km |
| Coordinates | -21.144, -67.960 |
| UTC time | 1985-01-08 16:06:41.780 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 8, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, January 8, 1985 at 16:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 176.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.960 and latitude -21.144.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-01-08
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