Earthquake — Chile: Chillan, Concepcion

When

6 May 1953

Kind

Earthquake

Magnitude

7.6

Where

Chile

Coordinates

36.50° S, 72.50° W

Deaths

9

Injuries

26

Damage musd

500

Intensity mmi

10

Depth km

60

Earthquake in south-central Chile

The 1953 Concepción earthquake occurred on May 6 at 17:16 UTC. The epicenter was located offshore Biobío Region, Chile. It had a magnitude of Ms 7.6, or ML 7.6. Twelve people were reported dead in this earthquake.

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