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Where was the hypocentre of the Chilean earthquake in February 2010?
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The hypocentre or focus of the February 2010 Chilean earthquake was 35 km below the Earth's surface. Above this was the epicentre which was 100 km NNW of the nearest city, Chillan, around 115 km NNE of Concepcion and 325km SW of the capital Santiago
According to the USGS the exact co-ordinates were 35.846°S, 72.719°W.
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How many people were estimated to have been killed in the Chilean earthquake in February 2010?
Last I heard it was 717.
Where can you find geological information on the Chilean earthquake?
There have been a number of "famous" or perhaps "infamous" Chilean earthquakes, including the 1960 Valdivia Earthquake, which with a magnitude of 9.5 was the largest ever recorded by seismometer. Another was the earthquake that occured in February 2010 shortly after the devestating Haitian earthquake of January 2010. For more information, please see the related question and links.
What time did the great chilean earthquake start?
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What was the biggest earthquake in 2010?
The Chile Earthquake in February was the biggest earthquake reported in 2010.
What was the height of the tsunami waves caused by the earthquake in Concepcion Chile on February 27 2010?
According to the US Geological Survey the maximum observed height of the tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake of the 27th of February 2010 was around 2.6 m (8.6 ft) near Valparaiso in Chile. Please see the related link and question for more information.
How strong was the Chilean earthquake of February 2010?
The Chilean earthquake that occurred on the 27th of February 2010 had a magnitude of 8.8.
What was the magnitude of the Chilean earthquake that occurred on the 27th of February 2010?
The Chilean earthquake that occurred in February 2010 had a moment magnitude of 8.8.
How big was the chilean earthquake?
The recent (February 2010) Chilean earthquake had a moment magnitude of 8.8. In the past, Chile suffered the worlds most powerful recorded earthquake which occurred on the 22nd of May, 1960 and had a magnitude of 9.5.
How many people were estimated to have been killed in the Chilean earthquake in February 2010?
Last I heard it was 717.
How long did the 2010 Chile earthquake last?
The 2010 Chilean earthquake lasted 90 seconds.
What city in Chile was the 2010 earthquake in?
Chilean, Chile.
Where can you find geological information on the Chilean earthquake?
There have been a number of "famous" or perhaps "infamous" Chilean earthquakes, including the 1960 Valdivia Earthquake, which with a magnitude of 9.5 was the largest ever recorded by seismometer. Another was the earthquake that occured in February 2010 shortly after the devestating Haitian earthquake of January 2010. For more information, please see the related question and links.
How has Chilean President Michelle Bachelet responded to the earthquake of February 27 2010?
She has said that more lives will be lost, and for people to be prepared for aftershocks.
What time and date did the earthquake in Chile in February 2010 occur?
The Chilean earthquake that occurred on the 27th of February 2010 commenced at 06:34:14 GMT / 03:34:14 local time. Please see the related question for more information.
What time did the great chilean earthquake start?
The Haiti earthquake 2010 started on the hour of 4:53 PM - night.On Tuesday 12th January 2010.
What was the depth of the Haitian earthquake that occurred in January 2010?
The hypocentre (the point within the Earth where the rupture actually occurred) of the January 2010 earthquake was located at a depth of 13 km below the surface.
What was the intensity of the Chilean earthquake that occurred on the 27th of February 2010?
According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake had a rating of severe (VIII) on the Modified Mercalli (MM) scale. Please see the related question for more information.
