| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 117.2 km |
| Coordinates | -22.425, -68.311 |
| UTC time | 1991-08-31 16:43:46.720 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 31, 1991 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, August 31, 1991 at 16:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 63.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.311 and latitude -22.425.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1991-08-31
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 63.1 km |
| Antofagasta | 253.5 km |
| Villazón | 282.4 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 303.7 km |
| Iquique | 311.4 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 365.7 km |
| Palpalá | 376.6 km |
| Tarija | 382.7 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 391.8 km |
| Salta | 395.6 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 405.5 km |
| Bermejo | 409.9 km |
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