| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 102.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.723, -68.478 |
| UTC time | 1989-08-08 23:44:04.450 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 8, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, August 8, 1989 at 23:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 54.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.478 and latitude -22.723.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-08-08
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 54.6 km |
| Antofagasta | 221.8 km |
| Villazón | 305.1 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 321.0 km |
| Iquique | 328.7 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 363.8 km |
| Palpalá | 374.5 km |
| Salta | 387.7 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 395.8 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 405.2 km |
| Tarija | 408.5 km |
| Bermejo | 425.1 km |
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