M 4.2 - 104 km NW of Vallenar, Chile

Name: M 4.2 - 104 km NW of Vallenar, Chile
Start: 2017-12-30T12:54:34+00:00
Location: 104 km NW of Vallenar, Chile

December 30, 2017 at 12:54:34 UTC

Depth: 30.87 km (Shallow)

M 4.2

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	4.2 mwr
Depth	30.87 km (Shallow)
Location	-27.9535S, 71.5540W
Tsunami Warning	No
Significance	271 / 3000
Status	Reviewed
Network	us
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.2 mean?

A magnitude 4.2 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 30.87 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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Data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (ComCat). QuakeScan is not affiliated with the USGS. Event details may be updated as new data becomes available.