M 6.1 in Bolivia on 16 Feb 2008 14:45 UTC

Hazard models

EQ parameters
Shakemap
Tsunami

Event summary

This is a preliminary assessment. The final GDACS Alert Level has been/will be published using more detailed information.

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

Earthquake Magnitude: 6.1M
Depth: 134.3 Km
Lat/Lon: -21.1784 , -68.2539
Event Date: 16 Feb 2008 14:45 UTC
16 Feb 2008 10:45 Local
Exposed Population:
About 14890 people within 100km
Source: NEIC
Inserted at: 19 Feb 2008 17:33 UTC

GDACS Score

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  Earthquake GDACS score
NEIC n.a n.a
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
34778 n.a 16 Feb 2008 14:45 5.8M, 123km N/A 20 thousand (in 100km) 01:15 NEIC
34779 n.a 16 Feb 2008 14:45 5.9M, 120km N/A 20 thousand (in 100km) 01:20 NEIC
34780 n.a 16 Feb 2008 14:45 6M, 134.3km N/A 20 thousand (in 100km) 01:29 NEIC
34783 n.a 16 Feb 2008 14:45 6.1M, 135km N/A 10 thousand (in 100km) 03:55 NEIC
34886 n.a 16 Feb 2008 14:45 6.1M, 134.3km N/A 10 thousand (in 100km) 3d 02:48 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 Antofagasta (population 423,780) . The nearest places are Aimani, Lequena, Chela, Condoroma, Caracote, El Chocal, Quehuita, Cuesta Apacheta, Aucanquilcha, Tapiche, and Mani.

Radius Population
100 km 22000 people
75 km 5100 people
50 km 1700 people
20 km <1000 people
10 km <1000 people
5 km <1000 people
2 km <1000 people

Affected Provinces

Region Province Country Population
Antofagasta Chile 420000 people

Affected populated places

Name Region Province Country City class Population Distance
Aimani Antofagasta Chile Village - 12 km
Lequena Antofagasta Chile Village - 16 km
Chela Antofagasta Chile Village - 22 km
Condoroma Antofagasta Chile Village - 22 km
Caracote Antofagasta Chile Village - 31 km
El Chocal Tarapaca Chile Village - 33 km
Quehuita Tarapaca Chile Village - 38 km
Cuesta Apacheta Tarapacá Chile Village - 39 km
Aucanquilcha Antofagasta Chile Village - 43 km
Tapiche Antofagasta Chile Village - 45 km
Conchi Viejo Antofagasta Chile Village - 47 km
Calina Antofagasta Chile Village - 49 km
Amincha Antofagasta Chile Village - 53 km
Collahuasi Tarapaca Chile Village - 53 km
Buenaventura Antofagasta Chile Village - 54 km
Yuma Antofagasta Chile Village - 58 km
Conchi Antofagasta Chile Village - 58 km
Collaguasi Tarapaca Chile Village - 58 km
Ollagüe Antofagasta Chile Village - 58 km
Ujina Tarapacá Chile Village - 60 km
Cosca Antofagasta Chile Village - 61 km
Casa de Piedra Tarapacá Chile Village - 62 km
Alojamiento Sallihuinca Tarapacá Chile Village - 64 km
Puquios Antofagasta Chile Village - 64 km
Ramaditas Potosí Bolivia Village - 65 km
El Ojo de San Pedro Antofagasta Chile Village - 66 km
Tolar Tarapacá Chile Village - 67 km
Cenoicha Potosi Bolivia Village - 70 km
Mani Tarapacá 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
Coposa 3788 0 84 km

More information

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