| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 122.6 km |
| Coordinates | -22.143, -68.392 |
| UTC time | 2008-08-18 20:28:16.470 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 18, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, August 18, 2008 at 20:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 64.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.392 and latitude -22.143.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-08-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 64.9 km |
| Antofagasta | 265.4 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 274.1 km |
| Iquique | 281.9 km |
| Villazón | 288.6 km |
| Tarija | 384.4 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 390.5 km |
| Potosí | 395.6 km |
| Palpalá | 401.5 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 413.0 km |
| Bermejo | 422.3 km |
| Salta | 423.3 km |
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