| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 106.8 km |
| Coordinates | -22.407, -68.449 |
| UTC time | 1997-09-28 23:13:13.940 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 28, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, September 28, 1997 at 23:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 49.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.449 and latitude -22.407.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-09-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 49.2 km |
| Antofagasta | 242.9 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 293.5 km |
| Villazón | 296.3 km |
| Iquique | 301.3 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 378.7 km |
| Palpalá | 389.6 km |
| Tarija | 396.0 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 405.7 km |
| Salta | 407.6 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 418.8 km |
| Potosí | 421.0 km |
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