| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 104.3 km |
| Coordinates | -22.279, -68.502 |
| UTC time | 2018-07-21 14:39:03.580 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 21, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 14:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 47.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.502 and latitude -22.279.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-07-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 47.7 km |
| Antofagasta | 247.0 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 278.8 km |
| Iquique | 286.6 km |
| Villazón | 300.5 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 391.0 km |
| Tarija | 398.3 km |
| Palpalá | 402.0 km |
| Potosí | 414.4 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 416.5 km |
| Salta | 421.1 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 430.7 km |
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