| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 112.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.262, -68.441 |
| UTC time | 2012-09-26 17:45:00.630 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 17:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 54.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.441 and latitude -22.262.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-09-26
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 54.2 km |
| Antofagasta | 253.1 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 281.1 km |
| Iquique | 288.9 km |
| Villazón | 294.1 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 386.9 km |
| Tarija | 391.8 km |
| Palpalá | 397.9 km |
| Potosí | 408.6 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 411.6 km |
| Salta | 417.7 km |
| Bermejo | 425.3 km |
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