| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 40.5 km |
| Coordinates | -24.967, -70.504 |
| UTC time | 1999-07-09 01:20:56.990 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 9, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, July 9, 1999 at 01:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Antofagasta (Chile - CL), about 146.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.504 and latitude -24.967.
| Location | Antofagasta |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-07-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Antofagasta | 146.8 km |
| Copiapó | 267.7 km |
| Calama | 322.5 km |
| Vallenar | 402.6 km |
| Salta | 514.6 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 524.6 km |
| Iquique | 530.4 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 534.0 km |
| Palpalá | 541.2 km |
| Chilecito | 553.9 km |
| La Serena | 554.7 km |
| Aguilares | 560.1 km |
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