Antofagasta: A strong earthquake was felt in Antofagasta, Chile on Thursday. The earthquake measured 7.4 on the Richter scale. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake was felt at 9:51 pm. Its epicenter was 265 kilometers east of the city of Antofagasta at a depth of 128 kilometers.
The effect of the earthquake reached these countries
According to news agency AFP, there has been no news of any loss of life or property due to the earthquake so far. Also, no tsunami warning has been issued so far. However, the tremors of this earthquake were felt till Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina.
Chile is one of the earthquake prone countries
Let us tell you that Chile is one of the most earthquake prone countries in the world. That is, seismic and volcanic activities keep happening here. Chile is located on the Ring of Fire of the Pacific Ocean. Earthquake tremors are felt from time to time in this area. There are many and always volcanic eruptions in this area. In the year 1960, earthquake tremors of 9.5 magnitude were felt in Valdivia, Chile.
More than 500 people were killed in 2010
After this, an earthquake occurred in Valparaiso, Chile in 1985. At that time, tremors of 7.8 magnitude earthquake were felt here. 177 people died due to this earthquake. Whereas, in 2010, tremors of 8.8 magnitude earthquake were felt. A tsunami came after this earthquake. More than 500 people were killed in that tsunami.
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