WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Saturday about 105 miles northeast of Calama, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake struck at 9:45 a.m. EST at a depth of 83 miles (134 km), the survey said. The region has experienced several tremors of similar strength in recent months.
Bron: Reuters
Magnitude 6.0
Date-Time
* Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 14:45:11 UTC
* Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 10:45:11 AM at epicenter
Location 21.233°S, 68.013°W
Depth 134.3 km (83.5 miles) set by location program
Region POTOSI, BOLIVIA
Distances 165 km (105 miles) NE of Calama, Chile
245 km (150 miles) ENE of Tocopilla, Chile
250 km (155 miles) ESE of Iquique, Chile
1380 km (860 miles) NNE of SANTIAGO, Chile
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