| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 127.4 km |
| Coordinates | -23.576, -68.183 |
| UTC time | 2016-09-20 13:24:42.870 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 13:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 145.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.183 and latitude -23.576.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-09-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 145.9 km |
| Antofagasta | 225.8 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 301.7 km |
| Palpalá | 311.5 km |
| Salta | 312.0 km |
| Villazón | 313.1 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 345.3 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 346.5 km |
| Orán | 397.3 km |
| Bermejo | 404.6 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 418.3 km |
| Tarija | 421.4 km |
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