| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 121.5 km |
| Coordinates | -22.046, -68.339 |
| UTC time | 1987-02-24 01:36:22.720 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 24, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, February 24, 1987 at 01:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 75.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.339 and latitude -22.046.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-02-24
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 75.6 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 269.7 km |
| Antofagasta | 276.5 km |
| Iquique | 277.5 km |
| Villazón | 283.2 km |
| Tarija | 377.4 km |
| Potosí | 384.1 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 392.6 km |
| Palpalá | 403.7 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 413.3 km |
| Bermejo | 418.9 km |
| Salta | 427.1 km |
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