| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 196.6 km |
| Coordinates | -21.465, -67.498 |
| UTC time | 1985-08-27 10:44:34.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 27, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, August 27, 1985 at 10:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 184.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.498 and latitude -21.465.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-08-27
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 184.0 km |
| Villazón | 208.6 km |
| Potosí | 277.4 km |
| Tarija | 286.8 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 302.1 km |
| Iquique | 309.1 km |
| Bermejo | 355.2 km |
| Sucre | 357.4 km |
| Orán | 376.1 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 378.5 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 381.5 km |
| Antofagasta | 384.7 km |
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