| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 94.5 km |
| Coordinates | -21.295, -68.189 |
| UTC time | 1989-12-25 23:14:47.900 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 25, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, December 25, 1989 at 23:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 149.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.189 and latitude -21.295.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-12-25
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