M 8.3 - 48 km W of Illapel, Chile

September 16, 2015 at 22:54:32 UTC

Depth: 22.44 km (Shallow)

M 8.3

Great

Orange

PAGER Alert

Yes

Tsunami

1,215

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude8.3 mww
Depth22.44 km (Shallow)
Location-31.5729S, 71.6744W
Community IntensityIX (Violent)
Mercalli IntensityVIII (Severe)
Felt Reports (DYFI)1,215 people
Alert Level (PAGER)Orange — Significant damage and casualties likely
Tsunami WarningYes
Significance1960 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 8.3 mean?

A magnitude 8.3 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 22.44 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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