1998 Aiquile earthquake | |
Timestamp: | 1998-05-22 04:48:53 |
Isc-Event: | 1108072 |
Anss-Url: | iscgem1108072 |
Local-Time: | 00:48:53 |
Magnitude: | 6.6 |
Depth: | 250NaN0 |
Location: | -17.91°N -65.47°W |
Damage: | Severe |
Casualties: | 95–105+ dead 50–150 injured 6,900 displaced |
The 1998 Aiquile earthquake occurred on May 22 at in Bolivia. This strike-slip earthquake had a moment magnitude of 6.6 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). Damage was severe, with at least 95 deaths, 50–150 injuries, and 6,900 homeless.