| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 94.5 km |
| Coordinates | -22.351, -68.191 |
| UTC time | 2012-09-07 02:36:59.870 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 7, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, September 7, 2012 at 02:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 76.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.191 and latitude -22.351.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-09-07
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 76.3 km |
| Antofagasta | 268.3 km |
| Villazón | 269.2 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 305.2 km |
| Iquique | 312.9 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 360.1 km |
| Tarija | 368.7 km |
| Palpalá | 371.1 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 384.1 km |
| Salta | 392.3 km |
| Bermejo | 398.5 km |
| Potosí | 398.9 km |
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