1922 Vallenar earthquake
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The 1922 Vallenar earthquake occurred with a moment magnitude of 8.5–8.6 and a tsunami magnitude of 8.7 in the Atacama Region of Chile, near the border with Argentina on 11 November at 04:32 UTC.[3][4][1][2] It triggered a destructive tsunami that caused significant damage to the coast of Chile and was observed as far away as Australia.
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 1922-11-11 04:32:51 |
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ISC event | 912062 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 10 November 1922 (1922-11-10) |
Local time | 23:53 |
Magnitude | 8.5–8.6 Mw,[1] 8.7 Mt [2] |
Depth | 70.0 km (43 mi) |
Epicenter | 28.5°S 70.0°W / -28.5; -70.0[3] |
Areas affected | Chile, Argentina |
Max. intensity | MMI XI (Extreme) |
Tsunami | Yes |
Casualties | Several hundred |
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