| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 106.4 km |
| Coordinates | -21.944, -68.479 |
| UTC time | 2024-05-21 08:21:10.007 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 08:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 73.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.479 and latitude -21.944.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2024-05-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 73.2 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 251.6 km |
| Iquique | 259.4 km |
| Antofagasta | 273.5 km |
| Villazón | 298.1 km |
| Potosí | 386.7 km |
| Tarija | 390.3 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 411.0 km |
| Palpalá | 422.0 km |
| Arica | 430.4 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 431.4 km |
| Bermejo | 435.4 km |
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The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 4.3
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M 4.3
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M 4.3
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