M 5.2 - 122 km NE of Iquique, Chile

December 30, 2017 at 08:20:51 UTC

Depth: 103.33 km (Intermediate)

M 5.2

Moderate

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

5

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude5.2 mww
Depth103.33 km (Intermediate)
Location-19.3429S, 69.4283W
Community IntensityIV (Light)
Felt Reports (DYFI)5 people
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance418 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 5.2 mean?

A magnitude 5.2 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 103.33 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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