Epicenter in desert
Northern Chile shaken by strong earthquake
A severe earthquake shook the north of Chile on Thursday evening. There is no evidence of serious damage or injuries so far, wrote President Gabriel Boric on X. However, emergency teams are being deployed to assess the situation.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen According to the Seismological Center (CSN), the center of the severe 7.3-magnitude earthquake was located in a desert area around 20 kilometers south of San Pedro de Atacama. It occurred at around 10 p.m. local time.
No tsunami risk according to the authorities
The source of the earthquake was located at a depth of around 166 kilometers. According to the authorities of the South American Andean country, there was no danger of a tsunami. Local media reported minor landslides and power outages in the area.
Chile repeatedly experiences violent earthquakes. The entire west coast of the American double continent lies on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, which is known for its high seismic activity.
A momentous earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 and subsequent tsunami hit Chile in 2010. More than 500 people lost their lives back then.
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