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)

 

 

 

 

Strong Earthquake Strikes Chile

M6.3 earthquake occurs 40km W of Ovalle, Chile

Centered at 30.634°S, 71.620 °W the quake occurred at a depth of 31.5 km (19.6 mi), reported USGS/EHP.

The 1960 M9.5 event in southern Chile is so far the largest instrumentally recorded earthquake in the world.

Distances

• 40km (25mi) W of Ovalle, Chile
• 64km (40mi) W of Monte Patria, Chile
• 79km (49mi) SSW of Coquimbo, Chile
• 87km (54mi) SSW of La Serena, Chile
• 326km (203mi) NNW of Santiago, Chile

Strong Quake Strikes Peru

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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes near Tambo, Peru

Centered at 14.586°S, 73.578°W the quake struck at a depth of 101.0km (62.8mi), said USGS/EHP.

There were no reports of casualties or major damage, as of posting.

The quake zone is reportedly plagued by multiple copper, silver and gold mines.

EQ Details

Event Time:  2014-08-24 23:21:45 UTC
Location: 14.586°S 73.578°W depth=101.0km (62.8mi)
Nearby Cities

• 43km (27mi) ENE of Tambo, Peru
• 61km (38mi) ENE of Puquio, Peru
• 105km (65mi) S of Andahuaylas, Peru
• 129km (80mi) SW of Abancay, Peru
• 467km (290mi) SE of Lima, Peru

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M 6.1 Quake Strikes W of Iquique, Chile

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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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Strong Quake Strikes Coastal Northern Chile

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M6.7  quake strikes offshore  near Iquique, Chile

Centered at 19.925°S, 70.628°W the strong quake struck at a depth of about 20.0km (12.4mi) on March 16, 2014 at a depth of about 20km, according to USGS/EHP.

The event, followed by at least 7 significant aftershocks, confirmed ongoing intense seismicity at the Peru-Chile Trench.

Tsunami Status

No Tsunami Warnings, Advisories or Watches are in effect.

Chile’s National Office of Emergency of the Interior Ministry (ONEMI) confirmed a 32cm local tsunami.

Earthquake Details

Magnitude: 6.7Mw (downgraded from 7.0)
Location:19.925°S 70.628°W
Depth:20.0km
Time: 21:16:30UTC on 2014-03-16

Earthquake Location Map

Chile quake and aftershocks as of 02:03UTC, Monday 17,March 2014. Map: USGS/EHP

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Strong Quake Strikes 43km SW of Coquimbo, Chile

The quake follows an earlier strong shock that occurred at 35.413°S, 72.368°W on October 30, 2013.

Earthquake Details

• Magnitude: 6.6Mw
• Event Time: 2013-10-31 @ 23:03:56 UTC
• Location: 30.315°S 71.733°W
• Depth: 10.7km (6.6mi)

• Nearby Cities
  • 43km (27mi) SSW of Coquimbo, Chile
  • 47km (29mi) NW of Ovalle, Chile
  • 52km (32mi) SW of La Serena, Chile
  • 73km (45mi) NW of Monte Patria, Chile
  • 360km (224mi) NNW of Santiago, Chile

Earthquake Location Map

Source: USGS/EHP. Map enhanced by FIRE-EARTH Blog.

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• Strong Quake Strikes Near Constitucion, Chile  October 30, 2013

Strong Quake Strikes Near Constitucion, Chile

M6.2 quake strikes 9km SSE of Constitucion, Chile

The quake was preceded by a significant foreshock measuring 5.3Mw and followed by at least one sizable aftershock measuring 4.9Mw.

Earthquake Details

• Time: 2013-10-30 @ 02:51:51 UTC
• Location: 35.413°S, 72.368°W
• Depth: 18.3km
• Nearby Cities
  • 9km (6mi) SSE of Constitucion, Chile
  • 268km (167mi) SW of Santiago, Chile

Earthquake Location Map. Source: USGS/EHP. Enhanced by FIRE-EARTH Blog.

There were no local reports available, as of posting.