Earthquake details

Friday, August 17, 1923 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, August 17, 1923 at 01:05 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Antofagasta (Chile - CL), about 176.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.926 and latitude -25.164.

Magnitude 6.2
Alert Severe
Depth 35.0 km
Coordinates -25.164, -70.926
UTC time 1923-08-17 01:05:11.140
Location Antofagasta
Country Chile (CL)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1923-08-17

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