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QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 23 October 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem858793
USGS iscgem858793
22 Mar 1965, 23:56
50 km SW of Illapel, Chile
A magnitude 6.2 mw earthquake at 46.6 km depth.
Published location
Where is 50 km SW of Illapel, Chile?
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-31.967000, -71.537000
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Event ID
iscgem858793
Coordinates
-31.967, -71.537
Network
iscgem
Significance
591
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Depth in another unit
The recorded event depth of 46.6 km is approximately 28.96 miles below the source reference surface. Depth alone does not describe damage or local hazard.
Interpreting the recorded coordinates
The published position for 50 km SW of Illapel, Chile is 31.967° south and 71.537° west. This expresses the source coordinates in hemispheres; it does not establish an entrance, public access or a safe route.