| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 104.9 km |
| Coordinates | -21.870, -68.763 |
| UTC time | 1992-05-17 20:42:43.080 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 17, 1992 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, May 17, 1992 at 20:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 67.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.763 and latitude -21.870.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1992-05-17
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 67.4 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 226.3 km |
| Iquique | 234.1 km |
| Antofagasta | 259.7 km |
| Villazón | 328.0 km |
| Potosí | 403.7 km |
| Arica | 410.6 km |
| Tarija | 418.8 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 439.3 km |
| Palpalá | 450.3 km |
| Tacna | 456.6 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 461.1 km |
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