1995 Antofagasta earthquake

1995 Antofagasta earthquake
Antofagasta
Santiago
UTC time1995-07-30 05:11:23
ISC event96080
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateJuly 30, 1995 (1995-07-30)
Local time01:11
Magnitude8.0 Mw
Depth46 km (29 mi)
Epicenter23°21′S 70°19′W / 23.35°S 70.32°W / -23.35; -70.32
Areas affectedChile
Total damage$1.791 million
Max. intensityMMI VII (Very strong)
Peak acceleration0.29 g
Tsunami2–3 m (6 ft 7 in – 9 ft 10 in)
Casualties3 dead
58–59 injured
575–630 homeless

The 1995 Antofagasta earthquake occurred on July 30 at 05:11 UTC (01:11 local time) with a moment magnitude of 8.0 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). The Antofagasta Region in Chile was affected by a moderate tsunami, with three people killed, 58 or 59 injured, and around 600 homeless. Total damage from the earthquake and tsunami amounted to $1.791 million.