| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 36.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.169, -70.122 |
| UTC time | 2000-01-08 11:59:21.840 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 8, 2000 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, January 8, 2000 at 11:59 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Antofagasta (Chile - CL), about 60.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.122 and latitude -23.169.
| Location | Antofagasta |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2000-01-08
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Antofagasta | 60.6 km |
| Calama | 146.3 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 322.9 km |
| Iquique | 329.0 km |
| Copiapó | 467.8 km |
| Villazón | 480.6 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 504.9 km |
| Salta | 511.8 km |
| Palpalá | 514.7 km |
| Arica | 522.9 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 548.6 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 548.7 km |
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