1995 Antofagasta earthquake
| UTC time | 1995-07-30 05:11:23 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 96080 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | July 30, 1995 |
| Local time | 01:11 |
| Magnitude | 8.0 Mw |
| Depth | 46 km (29 mi) |
| Epicenter | 23°21′S 70°19′W / 23.35°S 70.32°W |
| Areas affected | Chile |
| Total damage | $1.791 million |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Peak acceleration | 0.29 g |
| Tsunami | 2–3 m (6 ft 7 in – 9 ft 10 in) |
| Casualties | 3 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.