| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 110.8 km |
| Coordinates | -22.717, -68.503 |
| UTC time | 1999-03-02 17:45:55.190 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 2, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, March 2, 1999 at 17:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 52.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.503 and latitude -22.717.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-03-02
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 52.1 km |
| Antofagasta | 219.9 km |
| Villazón | 307.5 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 319.1 km |
| Iquique | 326.8 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 366.4 km |
| Palpalá | 377.1 km |
| Salta | 390.2 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 398.5 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 407.8 km |
| Tarija | 410.7 km |
| Bermejo | 427.7 km |
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