Strong Earthquake Strikes near Iquique, Chile

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M6.2 Quake Occurs 118km NE of Iquique, Chile

The quake occurred at a depth of 91km [Source: USGS.]

Magnitude: 6.2 mww
Location: 19.531°S 69.283°W
Distances:  118km NE of Iquique, Chile
Depth: 91.0 km
Time: 2018-11-01 22:19:50 (UTC)

 

 

 

 

M 6.1 Quake Strikes W of Iquique, Chile

SEISMIC HAZARD
HEIGHTENED GLOBAL SEISMICITY
SCENARIOS 08, 07
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Strong Quake Rocks Northern Chile

Centered at 20.245°S, 70.357°W the quake occurred at a depth of  35.7km (22.2mi), said USGS/EHP.

NO Tsunami Warning, Watch or Advisories are in effect.

Earthquake Details

Magnitude: 6.1Mw
Event Time: 2014-07-13 20:54:14 UTC
Location: 20.245°S 70.357°W depth=35.7km (22.2mi)
Nearby Cities:

• 22km (14mi) W of Iquique, Chile
• 195km (121mi) S of Arica, Chile
• 205km (127mi) N of Tocopilla, Chile
• 248km (154mi) S of Tacna, Peru

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Disaster Declared for Chile Quake Zone

SEISMIC HAZARD
LARGE EARTHQUAKE ALONG PERU-CHILE TRENCH
DISASTER DECLARED FOR EQ ZONE
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Chile declares disaster zones after major earthquake

Chilean President has declared parts of northern Chile disaster areas after a large earthquake measuring 8.2Mw struck offshore about 95km NW of Iquique.

The quake struck off the northern coast of Chile late Tuesday, triggering tsunami waves of up to 2.1m that hit the coastal areas.

There have been reports of large landslides, fires, power cuts and prison escapes. The landslides reportedly blocked highways, hampering mass evacuation efforts.

Quake-related deaths stood at five, with more than 80,000 people displaced as of posting,  reported the interior ministry.

President Bachelet said she would visit Arica and Tarapaca regions on Wednesday, and would dispatch the military  to the disaster areas to prevent looting and disorder.

Earthquake Details

Magnitude: 8.2Mw
Location: 19.642°S, 70.817°W
Depth: 20.1km (12.5mi)
Date/Time: 2014-04-01 at 23:46:46 UTC
Nearby Cities: 95km (59mi) NW of Iquique, Chile

Aftershocks

Dozens of aftershocks, including at least 27 significant shocks measuring up to 6.2Mw have struck the area as of posting.

Earthquake Location Map. Source: USGS/EHP

Since march 16, hundreds of earthquakes have occurred along the Peru-Chile trench off the northern coast of Chile. A 6.7 magnitude quake struck the region on March 16, prompting the authorities to evacuate about 120,000 people in low-lying areas.

FIRE-EARTH Earthquake Forecast for Chile

On March 17, 2014, FIRE-EARTH posted an Earthquake Forecast for Chile, which was immediately hacked. The update was posted at Another Significant Aftershock Strikes Coastal Chile, on the same day, which stated:

FIRE-EARTH Models show a large earthquake could strike along Peru-Chile Trench in the coming weeks.

Tsunami Forecast: Large tsunami waves highly probable.

Forecast Details

• Magnitude: ≥8.2Mw
• Location: 23.6°S, 70.8ºW
• Depth: 30km
• Time: March 17 – April 29, 2014
• Probability of Occurrence: 0.75
• Total Earthquake Energy for the Episode ≥ 0.25EJ

Tsunami Warning/ Watch/ Advisory

A TSUNAMI ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII, according to NWS PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER EWA BEACH HI.

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Powerful Earthquake Measuring up to 6.7 Mw Strikes Offshore Chile

A powerful earthquakes measuring up to 6.7 Mw struck offshore Tarapaca, Chile about 95 km (60 miles) south of Arica, Chile at an estimated depth of 10 km on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 03:05:55 UTC.

This event occurred about 29 km north-northeast of another strong quake measuring at least 6.0 Mw that struck the area on April 17, 2009.

As of posting there were no report of damage in the area.

10-degree Map Centered at 20°S,70°W

Earthquake location Map. Source: USGS/EHP. Enhanced by FEWW

Tsunami Threat

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (NOAA, NWS) evaluated the event as follows:

No destructive widespread tsunami threat exists based on historical earthquake and tsunami data.

However, earthquakes of this size sometimes generate local tsunamis that can be destructive along coasts located within a hundred kilometers of the earthquake epicenter. Authorities in the region of the epicenter should be aware of this possibility and take appropriate action.

Earthquake Details:

• Magnitude: 6.5 [Maximum quake magnitude estimated by FEWW at 6.7 Mw] ]
• Date-Time:
  • Friday, November 13, 2009 at 03:05:55 UTC
  • Friday, November 13, 2009 at 12:05:55 AM at epicenter
• Location: 19.348°S, 70.246°W
• Depth: 10 km (6.2 miles)
• Region: TARAPACA, CHILE
• Distances:
  • 95 km (60 miles) S of Arica, Chile
  • 95 km (60 miles) N of Iquique, Chile
  • 150 km (95 miles) S of Tacna, Peru
  • 1,560 km (970 miles) N of SANTIAGO, Chile
• Location Uncertainty: horizontal +/- 6 km (3.7 miles)
• Source: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
• Event ID: us2009nyad

More on this quake as additional information become available.

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