Earthquake — Chile: Illapel

Wann

6. Apr. 1943

Art

Erdbeben

Magnitude

8.2

Position

Chile

Koordinaten

30.75° S, 72.00° W

Deaths

11

Depth km

35

Earthquake in Coquimbo, Chile

The Coquimbo Region of Chile was affected by a major earthquake on 6 April 1943 at 12:07 local time. It had a magnitude of between 7.9 and 8.2 on the moment magnitude scale. It triggered a minor tsunami that caused local damage along the coast. A total of 11 people were killed, including a group of five miners.

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