Chile earthquakes

M4.8 earthquake 115 km SE of Arica, Chile

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 115 km SE of Arica, Chile on Fri, May 11, 1984, 7:55 PM GMT-4 (23:55 UTC), 156 km (97 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.8 (mb), light
Local time
UTC
1984-05-11 23:55:43 UTC
Depth
156.4 km (97.2 mi), intermediate-depth
Epicenter
19.181° S, 69.486° W
Region
Chile
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp00024a5. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC.