shake intensity
pop. density
Note: Map shows area with shaking magnitude 3 or greater, which the USGS defines as “weak”, although earthquakes may be felt outside the areas shown. the new York Times
A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Chile on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The quake struck at 5:52 p.m. Chilean summer time about 19 miles east of Calama, Chile, agency data shows.
As seismologists review available data, they may revise the reported intensity of an earthquake. Additional information collected about earthquakes may also lead USGS scientists to update the earthquake-severity map.
Source: United States Geological Survey (epicenter, aftershocks, intensity of shaking); LandScan via Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Population Density) | Notes: The categories of shocks are based on modified mercalli intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, related maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial earthquake. All times above are Chilean Summer Time. Shake data is as of Monday, May 25 at 6:20 PM Eastern. Aftershock data is as of Monday, May 25 at 9:37 PM Eastern.
