1995 Antofagasta earthquake
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| Date | July 30, 1995 |
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| Magnitude | 8.0 Mw[1] |
| Depth | 33 km[1] |
| Epicenter | Chilean Sea near Antofagasta 23°39′S 70°54′W / 23.65°S 70.9°WCoordinates: 23°39′S 70°54′W / 23.65°S 70.9°W |
| Areas affected | Chile |
| Max. intensity | VII (Very strong) |
| Casualties | 3 dead, 58 injured, 630 homeless |
The 1995 Antofagasta earthquake occurred on July 30 at 05:11 UTC (01:11 local time). Its epicenter was located near off the coast in the Chilean Sea near Antofagasta, affecting coastal areas of Antofagasta Region.
See also
- 2005 Tarapacá earthquake
- 2007 Antofagasta earthquake
- 2007 Peru earthquake
- Great Chilean earthquake
- List of earthquakes in Chile
- List of earthquakes in Peru
References
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