1998 Aiquile earthquake explained

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.

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