M 4.2 - 59 km SSW of Tocopilla, Chile

December 30, 2014 at 15:50:49 UTC

Depth: 41.80 km (Shallow)

M 4.2

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.2 mb
Depth41.80 km (Shallow)
Location-22.6120S, 70.3260W
Community IntensityI (Not Felt)
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance271 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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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 41.80 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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