1985 Rapel Lake earthquake
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The 1985 Rapel Lake earthquake[4][5] occurred on 8 April at 21:56:59 local time with a moment magnitude of 7.2 and a maximum perceived intensity of VI (Strong).[6] The shock was centered 75 kilometres (47 mi) southwest of Santiago, Chile,[3] with a focal depth of 37.8 km (23 mi).[7]
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UTC time | 1985-04-09 01:56:59 |
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ISC event | 527122 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 8 April 1985 (1985-04-08) |
Local time | 21:56:59 UTC-4 |
Magnitude | 7.2 Mw 7.5 Ms[1] |
Depth | 37.8 km (23 mi)[2] |
Epicenter | 34.12°S 71.51°W / -34.12; -71.51 |
Areas affected | Chile, Argentina |
Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong)[3] |
Tsunami | No |
Casualties | 2 killed |
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