1995 Antofagasta earthquake
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The 1995 Antofagasta earthquake occurred on July 30 at 05:11 UTC (01:11 local time) with a moment magnitude of 8.0 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). The Antofagasta Region in Chile was affected by a moderate tsunami, with three people killed, 58 or 59 injured, and around 600 homeless. Total damage from the earthquake and tsunami amounted to $1.791 million.
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UTC time | 1995-07-30 05:11:23 |
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ISC event | 96080 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | July 30, 1995 (1995-07-30) |
Local time | 01:11 |
Magnitude | 8.0 Mw [1] |
Depth | 46 km (29 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 23.35°S 70.32°W / -23.35; -70.32 [1] |
Areas affected | Chile |
Total damage | $1.791 million [2] |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
Peak acceleration | 0.29 g [3] |
Tsunami | 2–3 m (6 ft 7 in – 9 ft 10 in) [2][3] |
Casualties | 3 dead [4] 58–59 injured [2][4] 575–630 homeless[2] |
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