| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 114.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.944, -68.898 |
| UTC time | 2006-09-12 13:30:55.660 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 13:30 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chilecito (Chile - CL), about 138.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.898 and latitude -28.944.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2006-09-12
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