| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 17.7 km |
| Coordinates | -18.553, -71.068 |
| UTC time | 2021-12-07 09:39:36.927 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 09:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Arica (Chile - CL), about 81.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.068 and latitude -18.553.
| Location | Arica |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-12-07
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Arica | 81.7 km |
| Tacna | 104.8 km |
| Ilo | 106.5 km |
| Moquegua | 151.4 km |
| Mollendo | 197.7 km |
| Iquique | 208.5 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 216.1 km |
| Jacobo Hunter | 240.7 km |
| Ciudad Satelite | 241.2 km |
| Arequipa | 244.8 km |
| Selva Alegre | 247.7 km |
| Cono Norte | 254.0 km |
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