A strong M5.9 earthquake struck along the coast of Chile on February 22, 2016.
This is the second powerful quake to hit almost the same area in two weeks. Is another big one preparing?
The M5.9 quake was recorded at 6:37am (UTC) and its epicenter was situated at a depth of 10.3km or 6.1mi.
Two weeks ago, a powerful M6.3 earthquake struck the same area and was followed by 5 strong aftershocks.
Is another big one due in the area?
[…] just want to point out that four days ago another strong M5.9 earthquake hit Ovalle again in the same area of Chile. And in September 2015 an M8.3 earthquake created a tsunami that […]