| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 73.7 km |
| Coordinates | -22.962, -69.278 |
| UTC time | 1992-08-21 00:34:35.040 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 21, 1992 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, August 21, 1992 at 00:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 67.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.278 and latitude -22.962.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1992-08-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 67.0 km |
| Antofagasta | 137.7 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 311.8 km |
| Iquique | 319.0 km |
| Villazón | 391.1 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 428.7 km |
| Palpalá | 438.9 km |
| Salta | 442.8 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 467.9 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 471.7 km |
| Tarija | 494.8 km |
| Copiapó | 501.7 km |
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