Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem897723

Location

76 km S of Antofagasta, Chile

Country: Chile flag Chile

Date & Time

Jan 21, 1947

8:06 PM Z

Depth

35.20 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-24.3350, -70.2890

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

76 km S of Antofagasta, Chile

Coordinates: -24.3350°, -70.2890° Depth: 35.2 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
January 21, 1947 at 8:06 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:46 PM