| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 117.2 km |
| Coordinates | -22.061, -68.434 |
| UTC time | 1997-08-29 05:05:57.920 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 29, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, August 29, 1997 at 05:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 67.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.434 and latitude -22.061.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-08-29
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 67.0 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 264.4 km |
| Antofagasta | 268.1 km |
| Iquique | 272.1 km |
| Villazón | 293.0 km |
| Tarija | 387.3 km |
| Potosí | 392.2 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 399.4 km |
| Palpalá | 410.4 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 421.1 km |
| Bermejo | 428.2 km |
| Salta | 432.8 km |
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