| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 118.2 km |
| Coordinates | -22.654, -68.518 |
| UTC time | 1986-04-18 03:19:39.930 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 18, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, April 18, 1986 at 03:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 47.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.518 and latitude -22.654.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-04-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 47.1 km |
| Antofagasta | 222.0 km |
| Villazón | 307.5 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 312.3 km |
| Iquique | 320.0 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 371.0 km |
| Palpalá | 381.8 km |
| Salta | 395.6 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 402.2 km |
| Tarija | 410.1 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 412.2 km |
| Bermejo | 429.4 km |
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