The USGS said the quake originated at a depth of 216.7 km (134.65 miles), making it a deep-focus earthquake, which can often be felt across a wide area despite generally causing less surface damage than shallow quakes.
The USGS said the quake originated at a depth of 216.7 km (134.65 miles), making it a deep-focus earthquake, which can often be felt across a wide area despite generally causing less surface damage than shallow quakes.
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The USGS said the quake originated at a depth of 216.7 km (134.65 miles), making it a deep-focus earthquake, which can often be felt across a wide area despite generally causing less surface damage than shallow quakes.
