1906 Valparaíso Earthquake
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Magnitude | 8. 2 Mw |
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Depth | 25 km (16 mi) |
Casualties | 3,882 dead |
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ID | 2198745 |
About 1906 Valparaíso Earthquake
The 1906 Valparaíso earthquake hit Valparaíso, Chile, on August 16 at 19:55 local time. Its epicenter was offshore from the Valparaíso Region, and its intensity was estimated at magnitude 8. 2 Mw. Much of Valparaíso was destroyed; there was severe damage in central Chile from Illapel to Talca.