M 7.4 - 41 km ESE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Name: M 7.4 - 41 km ESE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Start: 2024-07-19T01:50:48+00:00
Location: 41 km ESE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

July 19, 2024 at 01:50:48 UTC

Depth: 127.29 km (Intermediate)

M 7.4

Major

Green

PAGER Alert

Yes

Tsunami

216

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	7.4 mww
Depth	127.29 km (Intermediate)
Location	-23.0791S, 67.8404W
Community Intensity	VII (Very Strong)
Mercalli Intensity	VI (Strong)
Felt Reports (DYFI)	216 people
Alert Level (PAGER)	Green — No fatalities or damage expected
Tsunami Warning	Yes
Significance	998 / 3000
Status	Reviewed
Network	us
USGS Event Page	View on USGS →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 7.4 mean?

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake is classified as "Major". Major earthquakes can cause serious damage over large areas.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 127.29 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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