Earthquake Information

Magnitude 7.6 SW of Iquique, Chile

A powerful aftershock struck off northern Chile prompting an evacuation of the coastal area and raising fears of a tsunami.  This magnitude 7.6 earthquake is the largest of a series of aftershocks following a massive and deadly 8.2 magnitude earthquake that hit late Tuesday.  This earthquake was located 19 km (12 miles) south of the port city of Iquique at a depth 40 km (24.9 miles).