| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 43.8 km |
| Coordinates | -22.123, -69.573 |
| UTC time | 1987-11-09 17:46:18.810 |
Earthquake details
Monday, November 9, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, November 9, 1987 at 17:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 76.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.573 and latitude -22.123.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-11-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 76.5 km |
| Antofagasta | 190.0 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 213.7 km |
| Iquique | 220.9 km |
| Villazón | 410.4 km |
| Arica | 413.1 km |
| Tacna | 462.8 km |
| Potosí | 487.6 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 494.6 km |
| Tarija | 504.7 km |
| Palpalá | 505.4 km |
| Salta | 518.1 km |
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