M 6.4 - 70 km SW of Ovalle, Chile

  • 2015-09-17 01:41:05 (UTC)
  • 31.104°S 71.650°W
  • 42.3 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2015-10-23 05:33:20 (UTC)
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Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 0 k*
II-III Weak 326 k*
IV Light 758 k
V Moderate 13 k
VI Strong 0 k
VII Very Strong 0 k
VIII Severe 0 k
IX Violent 0 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
IV Ovalle 77 k
IV Monte Patria 14 k
IV Illapel 23 k
IV Salamanca 13 k
IV Coquimbo 161 k
IV La Serena 155 k
IV Vicuna 13 k
IV La Ligua 25 k
III San Felipe 59 k
III Hacienda La Calera 49 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)