Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem875869
Location
17 km NE of Iquique, Chile
Country:
Chile
Date & Time
Dec 29, 1962
10:41 AM Z
Depth
40.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-20.1060, -70.0290
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
17 km NE of Iquique, Chile
Coordinates: -20.1060°, -70.0290° • Depth: 40.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- December 29, 1962 at 10:41 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:15 PM
- Timeline
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