1985 Rapel Lake earthquake

The 1985 Rapel Lake earthquake occurred on 8 April at 21:56:59 local time with a moment magnitude of 7.2 and a maximum perceived intensity of VI (Strong). The shock was centered 75 kilometres (47 mi) southwest of Santiago, Chile, with a focal depth of 37.8 km (23 mi).

1985 Rapel Lake earthquake
Pichilemu
UTC time1985-04-09 01:56:59
ISC event527122
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date8 April 1985 (1985-04-08)
Local time21:56:59 UTC-4
Magnitude7.2 Mw
7.5 Ms
Depth37.8 km (23 mi)
Epicenter34.12°S 71.51°W / -34.12; -71.51
Areas affectedChile, Argentina
Max. intensityMMI VI (Strong)
TsunamiNo
Casualties2 killed
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