| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 209.9 km |
| Coordinates | -21.806, -67.162 |
| UTC time | 1998-11-06 12:24:07.240 |
Earthquake details
Friday, November 6, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, November 6, 1998 at 12:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Villazón (Chile - CL), about 164.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.162 and latitude -21.806.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-11-06
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Villazón | 164.9 km |
| Calama | 195.6 km |
| Tarija | 253.4 km |
| Potosí | 287.6 km |
| Bermejo | 308.7 km |
| Orán | 327.3 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 327.4 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 330.1 km |
| Palpalá | 338.1 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 350.4 km |
| Tartagal | 355.0 km |
| Iquique | 357.6 km |
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