| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 96.9 km |
| Coordinates | -24.269, -69.148 |
| UTC time | 1987-09-18 08:43:29.390 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 18, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, September 18, 1987 at 08:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Antofagasta (Chile - CL), about 144.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.148 and latitude -24.269.
| Location | Antofagasta |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-09-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Antofagasta | 144.3 km |
| Calama | 203.0 km |
| Copiapó | 364.7 km |
| Salta | 382.7 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 391.0 km |
| Palpalá | 399.3 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 434.6 km |
| Villazón | 437.3 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 445.6 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 456.1 km |
| Iquique | 463.1 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 477.2 km |
Nearby earthquakes
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M 4.2
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Chile · 2025-12-31 12:37 UTC
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M 4.4
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M 5.4
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M 4.4
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Chile · 2025-09-16 23:53 UTC
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