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Chile Coast Rocked by Powerful 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake
13 Mar
Summary
- A magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit near central Chile's coast.
- The seismic event occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km.
- The earthquake was registered on Friday near the Chilean coast.
On Friday, a significant earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 occurred near the coast of central Chile. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported the event.
The tremor's epicenter was located at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers, equivalent to about 6.21 miles. This shallow depth can sometimes contribute to more intense shaking at the surface.
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