Propagation of seismic wave in the ground and the effect of presence of land mine. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
A major 7.1 earthquake has hit the South American nation of Chile on Sunday in the region of Maule. Here are the official details for the USGA. The area is close to the capital city of Santiago.
Earthquake Details
- This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.
Magnitude | 7.1 |
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Location | 35.183°S, 71.792°W |
Depth | 34.8 km (21.6 miles) |
Region | MAULE, CHILE |
Distances | 27 km (16 miles) NNW of Talca, Maule, Chile 55 km (34 miles) WSW of Curico, Maule, Chile 99 km (61 miles) NNE of Cauquenes, Maule, Chile 219 km (136 miles) SSW of SANTIAGO, Region Metropolitana, Chile |
Location Uncertainty | horizontal +/- 17.2 km (10.7 miles); depth +/- 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
Parameters | NST=434, Nph=442, Dmin=23.4 km, Rmss=0.98 sec, Gp= 58°, M-type=(unknown type), Version=8 |
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Event ID | usc0008pwq |
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