M 4.9 - 115 km ENE of Iquique, Chile

December 30, 2021 at 16:37:35 UTC

Depth: 102.07 km (Intermediate)

M 4.9

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

8

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.9 mwr
Depth102.07 km (Intermediate)
Location-19.6455S, 69.2265W
Community IntensityII (Weak)
Felt Reports (DYFI)8 people
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance371 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.9 mean?

A magnitude 4.9 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 102.07 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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