M 8.2 - 93 km NW of Iquique, Chile

Name: M 8.2 - 93 km NW of Iquique, Chile
Start: 2014-04-01T23:46:47+00:00
Location: 93 km NW of Iquique, Chile

April 1, 2014 at 23:46:47 UTC

Depth: 25.00 km (Shallow)

M 8.2

Great

Yellow

PAGER Alert

Yes

Tsunami

356

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	8.2 mww
Depth	25.00 km (Shallow)
Location	-19.6097S, 70.7691W
Community Intensity	VIII (Severe)
Mercalli Intensity	VIII (Severe)
Felt Reports (DYFI)	356 people
Alert Level (PAGER)	Yellow — Some damage possible, fatalities unlikely
Tsunami Warning	Yes
Significance	1337 / 3000
Status	Reviewed
Network	us
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 8.2 mean?

A magnitude 8.2 earthquake is classified as "Great". Great earthquakes can cause devastating damage over very large areas.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 25.00 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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