Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1081675 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2023-10-07 05:40:16 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2023-10-07 08:40:16 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2023-10-07 05:47:06 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 2.8 |
| Depth | 37.8 km |
| Class | Micro |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 1 |
| Possible effects | People do not feel any Earth movement. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | South-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Administration area | Antofagasta |
| Nearest settlement | Taltal |
| Distance | 28 km |
| Course | N |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | South Pacific |
| Water surface name | South Pacific Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.