2007 Aysén Fjord earthquakes
The 2007 Aysén Fjord earthquakes occurred in Aisén Fjord, Chile from January 22 – April 22. The biggest occurred at 1:53 p.m. (local time) on April 21 and reached a felt intensity of VII (Very strong) on the Mercalli intensity scale. On the moment magnitude scale, the earthquake reached a magnitude of 6.2. Ten people disappeared due to a tsunami caused by a landslide, according to ONEMI (Chile's National emergency office), but three bodies were found on April 22 by the Chilean Navy.
| UTC time | 2007-04-21 17:53:44 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 11931187 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | April 21, 2007 |
| Local time | 1:53 p.m. |
| Magnitude | 6.2 Mw |
| Depth | 25 km (16 mi) |
| Epicenter | 45.27°S 72.66°W |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | Chile |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Tsunami | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Casualties | 10 dead |
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