M 5.0 - 44 km S of Taltal, Chile

Name: M 5.0 - 44 km S of Taltal, Chile
Start: 2009-12-30T08:12:58+00:00
Location: 44 km S of Taltal, Chile

December 30, 2009 at 08:12:58 UTC

Depth: 50.90 km (Shallow)

M 5.0

Moderate

N/A

PAGER Alert

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	5.0 mb
Depth	50.90 km (Shallow)
Location	-25.8070S, 70.5330W
Tsunami Warning	No
Significance	385 / 3000
Status	Reviewed
Network	us
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 5 mean?

A magnitude 5 earthquake is classified as "Moderate". Moderate earthquakes can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 50.90 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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