| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -26.157, -69.442 |
| UTC time | 2013-05-12 12:59:10.000 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 12, 2013 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 12:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 161.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.442 and latitude -26.157.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2013-05-12
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Copiapó | 161.1 km |
| Antofagasta | 295.0 km |
| Vallenar | 299.1 km |
| Chilecito | 385.5 km |
| Aguilares | 405.9 km |
| Famaillá | 414.3 km |
| Calama | 415.3 km |
| Yerba Buena | 419.5 km |
| Tafí Viejo | 421.6 km |
| San Miguel de Tucumán | 426.9 km |
| Salta | 432.8 km |
| La Rioja | 443.1 km |
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