Data last collected:
27 Feb 2010, 06:52
54 km NNW of Constitución, Chile
A magnitude 6.2 mb earthquake at 35 km depth.
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Where is 54 km NNW of Constitución, Chile?
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-34.867000, -72.614000
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Depth in another unit
The recorded event depth of 35 km is approximately 21.75 miles below the source reference surface. Depth alone does not describe damage or local hazard.
Interpreting the recorded coordinates
The published position for 54 km NNW of Constitución, Chile is 34.867° south and 72.614° west. This expresses the source coordinates in hemispheres; it does not establish an entrance, public access or a safe route.