As I understand it, the more dangerous quakes occur deeper within the earth. Is that true?
No, the shallower, the more damage. This one occurred offshore which helps, especially if most of the shake/shift took place within the adjoining nazca plate.
39 posted on 04/01/2014 5:26:13 PM PDT by Errant
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