Earthquake of September 16, 2015 in Chile ( Illapel )

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The September 16, 2015 Chile earthquake refers to an 8.3 magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile on September 16, 2015, at approximately 2300 UTC. A strong tsunami hazard was also declared. Its epicenter was located about 46 kilometers off the coastal town of Illapel.

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