M 4.0 - 42 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile

Name: M 4.0 - 42 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile
Start: 2000-12-30T02:49:55+00:00
Location: 42 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile

December 30, 2000 at 02:49:55 UTC

Depth: 19.30 km (Shallow)

M 4.0

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	4.0 md
Depth	19.30 km (Shallow)
Location	-32.0810S, 71.3340W
Tsunami Warning	No
Significance	246 / 3000
Status	Reviewed
Network	us
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4 mean?

A magnitude 4 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 19.30 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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