| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 118.2 km |
| Coordinates | -19.292, -68.847 |
| UTC time | 1999-03-12 20:42:35.060 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 12, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, March 12, 1999 at 20:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Iquique (Chile - CL), about 170.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.847 and latitude -19.292.
| Location | Arica |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-03-12
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