Shallow M6.2 earthquake hits the southern East Pacific Rise
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit the southern East Pacific Rise at 23:57 UTC on September 4, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
The epicenter was located 3 317.8 km (2 061.6 miles) WNW of Puerto Natales, Chile.
The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.
Regional seismicity
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