Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem887847
Location
72 km S of Antofagasta, Chile
Country:
Chile
Date & Time
Jan 18, 1956
8:07 AM Z
Depth
35.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-24.3070, -70.3460
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
72 km S of Antofagasta, Chile
Coordinates: -24.3070°, -70.3460° • Depth: 35.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- January 18, 1956 at 8:07 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:22 PM
- Timeline
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