A M6 earthquake struck 38 km ENE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile at a depth of 10 km. This early 21st century seismic event was recorded and analyzed by the US Geological Survey. This earthquake occurred in a subduction zone, where one plate descends beneath another into the mantle. Subduction zones generate the planet's most powerful earthquakes.

Did you feel this earthquake?

Your feedback helps improve seismic data

38 km ENE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Related Earthquakes