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.

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