2015 Coquimbo earthquake facts for kids
USGS ShakeMap of the earthquake
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| UTC time | ?? |
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| Magnitude | 8.3 Mw |
| Depth | 25.0 km (15.5 mi) |
| Epicenter | 31°34′12″S 71°39′14″W / 31.570°S 71.654°W |
| Areas affected | Chile Argentina Brazil |
| Max. intensity | VIII (Severe) |
| Tsunami | Yes |
| Aftershocks | 6 of 6.0 Mw or higher |
| Casualties | 12 deaths, 34+ injuries |
On 16 September 2015, an 8.3 Mw earthquake happened 46 km (29 mi) offshore Illapel, Chile. 12 deaths and 34+ injuries were reported. The cities of Coquimbo and Concón reported flooding from a tsunami. Six aftershocks were also reported.
Tsunami waves could hit Ecuador, Peru, New Zealand, Fiji, Japan, the Solomon Islands, French Polynesia, and the U.S. states of Hawaii and California. The earthquake was felt in Argentina and Brazil.
Images for kids
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The process of subduction of the Nazca plate under the South American plate.
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Coquimbo municipal library, after the tsunami
See also
In Spanish: Terremoto de Coquimbo de 2015 para niños
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