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Chile: Earthquake: 2015/09/16
GLIDE: EQ-2015-000128-CHL
| Period | 2015/09/16 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Chile |
| Event Type | Earthquake |
| Outline | A massive 8.4-magnitude earthquake struck the center of Chile at 7:54 pm on 16 September 2015. About 1 million people were evacuated following the tsunami warning. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
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UNOCHA 2015/09/16
About 1 million people were evacuated by the tsunami warning. 8 people died and one is missing. In Coquimbo around 96,700 people were left without power and 3,100 people without drinking water.
Geographycal Data
USGS Earthquake Hazard Program 2015/09/16
Magnitude: 8.3
Date-Time: 2015-09-16 22:54:33 (UTC)
2015-09-16 19:54:33 UTC-03:00 at epicenter
Location: 31.570°S 71.654°W
Depth: 25.0 km (15.5 mi)
Region: 46km (29mi) W of Illapel, Chile