| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 101.3 km |
| Coordinates | -23.136, -68.574 |
| UTC time | 1987-08-15 09:34:47.460 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 15, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, August 15, 1987 at 09:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 83.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.574 and latitude -23.136.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-08-15
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 83.7 km |
| Antofagasta | 194.8 km |
| Villazón | 327.7 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 354.3 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 356.3 km |
| Iquique | 363.9 km |
| Palpalá | 364.6 km |
| Salta | 370.4 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 393.3 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 397.1 km |
| Tarija | 434.1 km |
| Orán | 435.0 km |
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