M 4.5 - 52 km W of Ovalle, Chile

December 30, 2015 at 21:29:23 UTC

Depth: 25.62 km (Shallow)

M 4.5

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.5 mb
Depth25.62 km (Shallow)
Location-30.6777S, 71.7346W
Community IntensityI (Not Felt)
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance312 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.5 mean?

A magnitude 4.5 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 25.62 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.