M 4.6 - 142 km NNE of Calama, Chile

December 29, 2013 at 17:39:29 UTC

Depth: 123.72 km (Intermediate)

M 4.6

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.6 mb
Depth123.72 km (Intermediate)
Location-21.2650S, 68.3974W
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance326 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.6 mean?

A magnitude 4.6 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 123.72 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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