M 4.8 - 39 km WSW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

December 29, 2008 at 14:40:15 UTC

Depth: 101.10 km (Intermediate)

M 4.8

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.8 mb
Depth101.10 km (Intermediate)
Location-23.0180S, 68.5650W
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance354 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.8 mean?

A magnitude 4.8 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 101.10 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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