Chile earthquakes

M5.1 earthquake 82 km N of Tocopilla, Chile

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 82 km N of Tocopilla, Chile on Thu, May 10, 1984, 1:40 PM GMT-4 (17:40 UTC), 56 km (35 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
5.1 (mb), moderate
Local time
UTC
1984-05-10 17:40:32 UTC
Depth
56.1 km (34.9 mi), shallow
Epicenter
21.353° S, 70.089° 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 usp000248s. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC.