A large 7.7 mag. quake hit Chile one hour ago. No reports of damage or injuries at this time. Region: Antofagasta, Chile. Geographic coordinates: 22.189S, 69.843W. Magnitude: 7.7 Mw. Depth: 60 km. Universal Time (UTC): 14 Nov 2007 15:40:53. Time near the Epicenter: 14 Nov 2007 12:40:53. Local standard time in your area: 14 Nov 2007 15:40:00. Location with respect to nearby cities: 101 km (63 miles) WNW (290 degrees) of Calama, Chile.
A Tsunami watch is in effect for Hawaii. There is a possibility of a local tsunami that could affect coasts located usually no more than one hundred kilometers from the earthquake epicenter. Due to the only limited sea level data from the region, it may not be possible for the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center/NOAA to rapidly confirm nor evaluate the strength of a tsunami if one has been generated.
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