November 12, 1885 Earthquake: Iquique, Chile

November 12, 1885, 2:40 [local time]. At Iquique, there were strong and prolonged oscillations of the ground coming from the north. At 3:40, another earthquake, just as strong as the first. At 4:15, still another less strong than the first two. On the same day, the harbor alternately and temporarily dried up, then waves broke on the beaches, islands, and reefs of this port. (reference #415)