1995 Antofagasta earthquake

1995 Antofagasta earthquake

Date	July 30, 1995 (1995-07-30)
Magnitude	8.0 Mw[1]
Depth	33 km[1]
Epicenter	Chilean Sea near Antofagasta 23°39′S 70°54′W / 23.65°S 70.9°W / -23.65; -70.9Coordinates: 23°39′S 70°54′W / 23.65°S 70.9°W / -23.65; -70.9
Areas affected	Chile
Max. intensity	VII - Very strong
Casualties	3 dead, 58 injured, 630 homeless

The 1995 Antofagasta earthquake occurred on July 30 at 05:11 UTC (01:11 local time). Its epicenter was located near off the coast in the Chilean Sea near Antofagasta, affecting coastal areas of Antofagasta Region.

See also

• 2007 Antofagasta earthquake
• 2007 Peru earthquake
• 2005 Tarapacá earthquake
• Earthquakes in Peru
• Great Chilean Earthquake
• List of earthquakes in Chile

References