| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 129.9 km |
| Coordinates | -22.329, -68.384 |
| UTC time | 1987-09-11 00:34:52.140 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 11, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, September 11, 1987 at 00:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 57.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.384 and latitude -22.329.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-09-11
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 57.3 km |
| Antofagasta | 253.3 km |
| Villazón | 288.8 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 290.6 km |
| Iquique | 298.4 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 377.9 km |
| Tarija | 387.6 km |
| Palpalá | 388.8 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 403.1 km |
| Salta | 408.4 km |
| Potosí | 410.1 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 417.4 km |
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