Strong Quake Strikes Coastal Northern Chile

SEISMIC HAZARD
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M6.7  quake strikes offshore  near Iquique, Chile

Centered at 19.925°S, 70.628°W the strong quake struck at a depth of about 20.0km (12.4mi) on March 16, 2014 at a depth of about 20km, according to USGS/EHP.

The event, followed by at least 7 significant aftershocks, confirmed ongoing intense seismicity at the Peru-Chile Trench.

Tsunami Status

No Tsunami Warnings, Advisories or Watches are in effect.

Chile’s National Office of Emergency of the Interior Ministry (ONEMI) confirmed a 32cm local tsunami.

Earthquake Details

Magnitude: 6.7Mw (downgraded from 7.0)
Location:19.925°S 70.628°W
Depth:20.0km
Time: 21:16:30UTC on 2014-03-16

Earthquake Location Map

Chile quake and aftershocks as of 02:03UTC, Monday 17,March 2014. Map: USGS/EHP

Related Links

• Intense Seismicity Along Peru-Chile Trench March 16, 2014