Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.8
ID: iscgem889013
Location
Near the coast of Antofagasta, Chile
Country:
Chile
Date & Time
Dec 18, 1956
2:31 AM Z
Depth
44.90 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-25.5520, -70.0360
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Near the coast of Antofagasta, Chile
Coordinates: -25.5520°, -70.0360° • Depth: 44.9 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- December 18, 1956 at 2:31 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:29 PM
- Timeline
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