| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 133.5 km |
| Coordinates | -23.809, -67.664 |
| UTC time | 1999-12-29 12:58:08.440 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, December 29, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 12:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 198.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.664 and latitude -23.809.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-12-29
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 198.2 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 244.5 km |
| Salta | 253.1 km |
| Palpalá | 254.1 km |
| Antofagasta | 278.9 km |
| Villazón | 286.0 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 288.3 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 292.3 km |
| Orán | 349.1 km |
| Bermejo | 360.7 km |
| Tarija | 393.6 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 405.5 km |
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M 4.9
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