| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 124.5 km |
| Coordinates | -23.626, -68.118 |
| UTC time | 1997-07-13 18:10:19.920 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 13, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, July 13, 1997 at 18:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 154.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.118 and latitude -23.626.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-07-13
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 154.1 km |
| Antofagasta | 232.3 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 294.0 km |
| Salta | 303.6 km |
| Palpalá | 303.7 km |
| Villazón | 310.5 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 337.7 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 339.4 km |
| Orán | 391.4 km |
| Bermejo | 399.5 km |
| Tarija | 418.8 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 426.3 km |
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