M 5.1 - 7 km SSE of Tomé, Chile

Name: M 5.1 - 7 km SSE of Tomé, Chile
Start: 2009-12-29T11:47:34+00:00
Location: 7 km SSE of Tomé, Chile

December 29, 2009 at 11:47:34 UTC

Depth: 28.50 km (Shallow)

M 5.1

Moderate

N/A

PAGER Alert

Tsunami

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	5.1 mwc
Depth	28.50 km (Shallow)
Location	-36.6750S, 72.9170W
Community Intensity	IV (Light)
Felt Reports (DYFI)	17 people
Tsunami Warning	No
Significance	408 / 3000
Status	Reviewed
Network	us
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 5.1 mean?

A magnitude 5.1 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 28.50 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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