UTC time | 1998-05-22 04:48:53 |
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ISC event | 1108072 |
USGS- ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | May 22, 1998 |
Local time | 00:48:53 |
Magnitude | 6.6 Mw [1] |
Depth | 25 km (16 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 17°55′S 65°28′W / 17.91°S 65.47°W [1] |
Type | Strike-slip [2] |
Areas affected | Bolivia |
Total damage | Severe [3] |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
Casualties | 95–105+ dead
[2] 50–150 injured [2] 6,900 displaced [2] |
The 1998 Aiquile earthquake occurred on May 22 at 00:48:53 local time in Bolivia. This strike-slip earthquake had a moment magnitude of 6.6 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). Damage was severe, with at least 95 deaths, 50–150 injuries, and 6,900 homeless.
UTC time | 1998-05-22 04:48:53 |
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ISC event | 1108072 |
USGS- ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | May 22, 1998 |
Local time | 00:48:53 |
Magnitude | 6.6 Mw [1] |
Depth | 25 km (16 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 17°55′S 65°28′W / 17.91°S 65.47°W [1] |
Type | Strike-slip [2] |
Areas affected | Bolivia |
Total damage | Severe [3] |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
Casualties | 95–105+ dead
[2] 50–150 injured [2] 6,900 displaced [2] |
The 1998 Aiquile earthquake occurred on May 22 at 00:48:53 local time in Bolivia. This strike-slip earthquake had a moment magnitude of 6.6 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). Damage was severe, with at least 95 deaths, 50–150 injuries, and 6,900 homeless.