| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 111.7 km |
| Coordinates | -22.636, -68.829 |
| UTC time | 1987-11-02 21:43:34.970 |
Earthquake details
Monday, November 2, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, November 2, 1987 at 21:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 22.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.829 and latitude -22.636.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-11-02
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 22.2 km |
| Antofagasta | 196.2 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 294.8 km |
| Iquique | 302.5 km |
| Villazón | 338.6 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 400.3 km |
| Palpalá | 411.0 km |
| Salta | 422.6 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 433.1 km |
| Tarija | 440.2 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 442.0 km |
| Bermejo | 461.4 km |
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