Atacama Desert Chile – Earthquake Epicenter

A 6.1 earthquake hit Chile today with epicenter at the Atacama Desert. The quake also hit the northern regions of Tarapaca and Antofagasta.

Earthquake details:

Date-Time:
* Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 21:12:31 UTC
* Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 05:12:31 PM at epicenter
* Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones

Location: 27.942°S, 70.503°W
Depth: 66.6 km (41.4 miles)
Region: ATACAMA, CHILE
Distances:
65 km (40 miles) SSW of Copiapo, Atacama, Chile
75 km (45 miles) NNE of Vallenar, Atacama, Chile
235 km (145 miles) NNE of Coquimbo, Coquimbo, Chile
610 km (380 miles) N of SANTIAGO, Region Metropolitana, Chile