| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 116.5 km |
| Coordinates | -21.042, -68.179 |
| UTC time | 2003-12-12 06:57:47.200 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 12, 2003 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, December 12, 2003 at 06:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 175.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.179 and latitude -21.042.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2003-12-12
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