Earthquake — Chile: Antofagasta, Calama, Mejillones

When

30 Jul 1995

Kind

Earthquake

Magnitude

8.0

Where

Chile

Coordinates

23.34° S, 70.29° W

Deaths

3

Injuries

58

Damage musd

1.791

Houses destroyed

115

Intensity mmi

7

Depth km

46

July 1995 earthquake in Chile

The 1995 Antofagasta earthquake occurred on July 30 at 05:11 UTC with a moment magnitude of 8.0 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII. The Antofagasta Region in Chile was affected by a moderate tsunami, with three people killed, 58 or 59 injured, and around 600 homeless. Total damage from the earthquake and tsunami amounted to $1.791 million.

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