2007 Tocopilla earthquake
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The 2007 Tocopilla earthquake occurred on November 14 at 12:40:50 local time. Its epicenter was located between Quillagua and Tocopilla, affecting the Tarapacá and the Antofagasta regions in northern Chile. The earthquake had a moment magnitude of 7.7 and lasted about 3 minutes and 35 seconds.[4] Seventeen aftershocks of magnitude greater than 5.3, including one of magnitude 7.1 and two others of magnitude 6.3 or higher, were recorded.[5] The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning, stating a tsunami had been generated; after one hour, this warning was cancelled.[6][7] The earthquake was felt from Santiago, 1,245 km south from the epicenter, to La Paz, about 700 km north-northeast.[8]
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 2007-11-14 15:40:50 |
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ISC event | 13266131 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | November 14, 2007 (2007-11-14) |
Local time | 12:40 |
Duration | 3:35 |
Magnitude | 7.7 Mw [1] |
Depth | 40 km (25 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 22.325°S 69.969°W / -22.325; -69.969 |
Type | Thrust[2] |
Areas affected | Chile |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
Tsunami | 25.5 cm (10.0 in) [2] |
Casualties | 2 killed [3] 65 injured [3] |
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