| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 191.6 km |
| Coordinates | -22.295, -67.559 |
| UTC time | 2021-08-28 12:57:48.149 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 28, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 12:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 141.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.559 and latitude -22.295.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-08-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 141.6 km |
| Villazón | 203.9 km |
| Tarija | 304.2 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 313.5 km |
| Palpalá | 324.5 km |
| Antofagasta | 327.6 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 329.9 km |
| Bermejo | 334.9 km |
| Orán | 345.2 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 347.2 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 349.7 km |
| Salta | 353.5 km |
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