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.

Magnitude 6.0
Alert Severe
Depth 114.0 km
Coordinates -28.944, -68.898
UTC time 2006-09-12 13:30:55.660
Location Vallenar
Country Chile (CL)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 2006-09-12

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