2016 Chiloé earthquake
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The 2016 Chiloé earthquake with a magnitude of Mww 7.6 struck 225 kilometres (140 mi) south-west of Puerto Montt in southern Chile at 11:22 local time, 25 December.[1][2] The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning on coasts located up to 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) from the quake's epicentre, generating massive evacuation across the Greater Chiloé Island, after advice from the Chilean government.[2] Although there was damage in some parts of the island, the government reported no casualties.
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UTC time | 2016-12-25 14:22:27 |
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ISC event | 609939179 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | December 25, 2016 (2016-12-25) |
Local time | 11:22 UTC-3 |
Magnitude | 7.6 Mw[1] |
Depth | 34.6 km (USGS)[1] |
Epicenter | 43.406°S 73.941°W / -43.406; -73.941 |
Type | Thrust fault |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
Aftershocks | > 30 |
Casualties | 0 |
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