| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 95.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.596, -68.971 |
| UTC time | 1987-02-16 14:37:20.040 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 16, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, February 16, 1987 at 14:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alto Hospicio (Chile - CL), about 123.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.971 and latitude -20.596.
| Location | Iquique |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-02-16
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