| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 122.9 km |
| Coordinates | -21.231, -68.154 |
| UTC time | 1997-07-12 16:24:10.330 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 12, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, July 12, 1997 at 16:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 157.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.154 and latitude -21.231.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-07-12
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