| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 54.7 km |
| Coordinates | -22.880, -70.271 |
| UTC time | 2009-01-31 14:40:14.900 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 31, 2009 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 14:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Antofagasta (Chile - CL), about 86.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.271 and latitude -22.880.
| Location | Antofagasta |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2009-01-31
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Antofagasta | 86.9 km |
| Calama | 146.2 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 291.2 km |
| Iquique | 297.1 km |
| Villazón | 489.1 km |
| Arica | 490.4 km |
| Copiapó | 499.5 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 528.3 km |
| Palpalá | 538.3 km |
| Salta | 538.3 km |
| Tacna | 541.6 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 569.3 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 4.2
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M 4.4
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M 5.4
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M 4.4
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