| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 107.2 km |
| Coordinates | -22.505, -68.677 |
| UTC time | 2016-08-16 02:58:38.270 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 02:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 25.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.677 and latitude -22.505.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-08-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 25.9 km |
| Antofagasta | 217.4 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 289.6 km |
| Iquique | 297.4 km |
| Villazón | 320.9 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 393.3 km |
| Palpalá | 404.1 km |
| Salta | 418.7 km |
| Tarija | 421.4 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 423.3 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 434.2 km |
| Potosí | 445.0 km |
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