| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 122.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.725, -68.165 |
| UTC time | 2012-10-08 01:50:26.210 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 8, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Monday, October 8, 2012 at 01:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 113.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.165 and latitude -21.725.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-10-08
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 113.0 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 258.7 km |
| Iquique | 266.3 km |
| Villazón | 268.5 km |
| Antofagasta | 313.8 km |
| Potosí | 346.3 km |
| Tarija | 356.1 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 402.4 km |
| Bermejo | 410.0 km |
| Palpalá | 413.5 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 416.8 km |
| Arica | 425.0 km |
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