Asia-Pacific
Magnitude 6.7 aftershock hits off coast of Chile
(Agencies)
Updated: 2010-03-16 11:09
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WASHINGTON: A magnitude 6.7 aftershock struck off the coast of Chile on Monday night about 45 miles (72 km) northwest of Concepcion, which was heavily damaged in an 8.8 magnitude quake on Feb. 27, the US Geological Survey said on Monday.
The epicenter of the aftershock was at a depth of 21.7 miles (34 km) in the Pacific Ocean.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said historical data indicated the aftershock would not generate a tsunami but advised authorities in much of the Pacific region to be aware of the possibility.
