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Chile – Earthquake (GDACS, USGS, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 07 September 2023)

  • An earthquake of 6.2 M at a depth of 41 km occurred very close to the central-western coast of Chile on 6 September at 23.48 UTC (20.48 local time). The epicentre was located in the sea approximately 4 km west of Tongoy Town (Elqui Province, Coquimbo Region) and 38 km south-west of Coquimbo City.

  • USGS PAGER estimates that up to 17,000 people were exposed to strong shaking.

  • According to media, no immediate reports of any casualties or damage have been recorded.