| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 100.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.853, -68.820 |
| UTC time | 2008-05-23 20:46:16.000 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 23, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, May 23, 2008 at 20:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 45.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.820 and latitude -22.853.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-05-23
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 45.4 km |
| Antofagasta | 184.1 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 316.9 km |
| Iquique | 324.5 km |
| Villazón | 342.6 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 389.3 km |
| Palpalá | 399.8 km |
| Salta | 408.3 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 425.2 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 431.7 km |
| Tarija | 446.4 km |
| Bermejo | 460.2 km |
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