M6.2 earthquake - 51 km WNW of Taltal, Chile

What happened

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 51 km WNW of Taltal, Chile on 17 Aug 1923, 01:05 UTC at a depth of 35 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Antofagasta, about 176 km away in Antofagasta, Chile.