2007 Aysén Fjord earthquakes
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The 2007 Aysén Fjord earthquakes occurred in Aisén Fjord, Chile from January 22 – April 22. The biggest occurred at 1:53 p.m. (local time) on April 21 and reached a felt intensity of VII (Very strong) on the Mercalli intensity scale.[4] On the moment magnitude scale, the earthquake reached a magnitude of 6.2. Ten people disappeared due to a tsunami caused by a landslide, according to ONEMI (Chile's National emergency office), but three bodies were found on April 22 by the Chilean Navy.
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UTC time | 2007-04-21 17:53:44 |
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ISC event | 11931187 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | April 21, 2007 (2007-04-21) |
Local time | 1:53 p.m. |
Magnitude | 6.2 Mw [1] |
Depth | 25 km (16 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 45.27°S 72.66°W / -45.27; -72.66 [1] |
Type | Strike-slip[2] |
Areas affected | Chile |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
Tsunami | 50 m (160 ft)[3] |
Casualties | 10 dead [2] |
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