M 4.8 in Chile on 24 Aug 2015 05:13 UTC

Hazard models

EQ parameters
Shakemap
Tsunami

Event summary

This earthquake is expected to have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

Earthquake Magnitude: 4.8M
Depth: 44.27 Km
Lat/Lon: -29.7434 , -71.3054
Event Date: 24 Aug 2015 05:13 UTC
24 Aug 2015 02:13 Local
Exposed Population:
503780 people within 100km
Source: NEIC
Inserted at: 24 Aug 2015 05:54 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake GDACS score
NEIC 0.1 0.1
Scaled population (vector) n.a  
  C1 earthquake n.a  
  C2 earthquake n.a  
  Country Vulnerability n.a  
  INFORM_normalised n.a  
Maximum expected impact using different data sources.

Episode Timeline

IDAlertScoreDateMag, DepthMMI*Population**Tsunami risk***Delay (hh:mm)Source
1093087 0.1 24 Aug 2015 05:13 4.8M, 44.27km N/A 500 thousand (in 100km) 00:40 NEIC
The episode that generated the alert; the next major evaluations beyond 12 hours will not trigger additional alerts.
The episode that has the last updated information.
* The max MMI detected for sources having shakemaps;
** The population detected in MMI>=7 for episode with shakemap or in a 100km radius;
*** The tsunami max height.

Exposed population

The earthquake happened in Chile , Region of Coquimbo (population 520,420) . The nearest places are Trigo Blanco, Punta Teatinos, El Romeral, La Compañía, La Serena, Islón, Lambert, Quebrada Honda, San Ramón, Coquimbo, and Cobre.

Radius Population
100 km 590000 people
75 km 470000 people
50 km 420000 people
20 km 180000 people
10 km 1100 people
5 km <1000 people
2 km <1000 people

Affected Provinces

Region Province Country Population
Coquimbo Chile 520000 people

Affected populated places

Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Trigo Blanco Coquimbo Chile Village - 3 km
Punta Teatinos Coquimbo Chile Village - 7 km
El Romeral Coquimbo Chile Village - 8 km
La Compañía Coquimbo Chile Village - 13 km
La Serena Coquimbo Chile City 150000 people 17 km
Islón Coquimbo Chile Village - 20 km
Lambert Coquimbo Chile Village - 20 km
Quebrada Honda Coquimbo Chile Village - 22 km
San Ramón Coquimbo Chile Village - 23 km
Coquimbo Coquimbo Chile City 160000 people 23 km
Guayacán Coquimbo Chile Village - 25 km
La Pampa Coquimbo Chile Village - 25 km
Santa Gracia Coquimbo Chile Village - 25 km
Algarrobito Coquimbo Chile Village - 26 km
Totoralillo Coquimbo Chile Village - 27 km
Agua Grande Coquimbo Chile Village - 29 km
Punta de Piedra Coquimbo Chile Village - 29 km
Los Palos Coquimbo Chile Village - 31 km
El Rincón Coquimbo Chile Village - 33 km
Las Rojas Coquimbo Chile Village - 34 km
Rodeíto Coquimbo Chile Village - 35 km
Almirante Latorre Coquimbo Chile Village - 37 km
El Tofo Coquimbo Chile Village - 37 km
Quebrada Seca Coquimbo Chile Village - 37 km
Palo Negro Coquimbo Chile Village - 38 km
La Marquesa Coquimbo Chile Village - 39 km
Talca Coquimbo Chile Village - 39 km
La Hacienda Coquimbo Chile Village - 40 km
El Molle Coquimbo Chile Village - 42 km
El Peñón Coquimbo Chile Village - 42 km
Gualcuna Coquimbo Chile Village - 43 km
Las Cañas Coquimbo Chile Village - 44 km
Higueritas Coquimbo Chile Village - 44 km
Tongoicillo Coquimbo Chile Village - 45 km
Almendral Coquimbo Chile Village - 45 km
Damascal Coquimbo Chile Village - 46 km
La Viñita Coquimbo Chile Village - 47 km
Condoriaco Coquimbo Chile Village - 47 km
La Chacrita Coquimbo Chile Village - 47 km
El Trapiche Coquimbo Chile Village - 48 km
Choros Altos Coquimbo Chile Village - 48 km
Tambillos Coquimbo Chile Village - 49 km
Guanaquero Coquimbo Chile Village - 50 km
Piritas Coquimbo Chile Village - 50 km
Choros Bajos Coquimbo Chile Village - 52 km
Punta Colorada Coquimbo Chile Village - 53 km
El Tamba Coquimbo Chile Village - 54 km
Los Quemados Coquimbo Chile Village - 54 km
El Peralito Coquimbo Chile Village - 55 km
Cortadera Coquimbo Chile Village - 56 km
Tres Cruces Coquimbo Chile Village - 57 km
Anda Colla Coquimbo Chile Village - 57 km
Tongoy Coquimbo Chile Village - 57 km
Las Cardas Coquimbo Chile Village - 58 km
Llano Choros Coquimbo Chile Village - 59 km
Totoral Coquimbo Chile Village - 59 km
Chañar Coquimbo Chile Village - 59 km
El Pozo Coquimbo Chile Village - 59 km
Choros Coquimbo Chile Village - 60 km
La Olla Coquimbo Chile Village - 63 km
La Totorita Coquimbo Chile Village - 63 km
Chignoles Coquimbo Chile Village - 64 km
Los Choros Atacama Chile Village - 64 km
Romeral Alto Coquimbo Chile Village - 64 km
Los Loritos Coquimbo Chile Village - 65 km
Vicuña Coquimbo Chile Village 24000 people 65 km
Puetro Aldea Coquimbo Chile Village - 66 km
Rincon la Maladita Coquimbo Chile Village - 66 km
Incoguosi Coquimbo Chile Village - 66 km
Las Breas Coquimbo Chile Village - 67 km
Diaguita Coquimbo Chile Village - 70 km
Cobre Coquimbo Chile Village - 70 km

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Critical infrastructure

Airports, ports, nuclear plants and hydrodams at risk, if affected, are listed below.

Airports

Name IATA Code Elevation (m) Usage Runway type IFR Runway Length (ft) Distance
La Florida LSC 146 Civ. Paved Yes 6300 20 km
Las Tacas 43 0 38 km
Huancara 598 0 62 km
Ovalle OVL unknown 0 72 km
Pelicano 1121 0 80 km

Ports

Name LOCODE Country Distance
Coquimbo CLCQQ Chile 22 km
Guayacan CLGYC Chile 23 km
Cruz Grande CLCGR Chile 35 km

Dams

Reservoir Dam Name River Year Distance
Recoleta Recoleta Hurtado 1934 84 km

More information

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