| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 115.7 km |
| Coordinates | -23.286, -68.296 |
| UTC time | 2009-04-18 15:29:19.830 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 18, 2009 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 15:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 112.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.296 and latitude -23.286.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2009-04-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 112.6 km |
| Antofagasta | 218.2 km |
| Villazón | 307.9 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 321.9 km |
| Palpalá | 332.1 km |
| Salta | 337.4 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 362.2 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 364.9 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 384.4 km |
| Iquique | 392.1 km |
| Orán | 406.7 km |
| Bermejo | 410.3 km |
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