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1995 Antofagasta earthquake
1995 Antofagasta earthquake is located in Chile
1995 Antofagasta earthquake
Antofagasta
Antofagasta
Santiago
Santiago
UTC time1995-07-30 05:11:23
ISC event96080
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateJuly 30, 1995 (1995-07-30)
Local time01:11
Magnitude8.0 Mw [1]
Depth46 km (29 mi) [1]
Epicenter23°21′S 70°19′W / 23.35°S 70.32°W / -23.35; -70.32 [1]
Areas affectedChile
Total damage$1.791 million [2]
Max. intensityMMI VII (Very strong)
Peak acceleration0.29 g [3]
Tsunami2–3 m (6 ft 7 in – 9 ft 10 in) [2][3]
Casualties3 dead [4]
58–59 injured [2][4]
575–630 homeless[2]

The 1995 Antofagasta earthquake occurred on July 30 at 05:11 UTC (01:11 local time) with a moment magnitude of 8.0 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). 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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