Throughout the day this Saturday, in different places in the country, there have been earthquakes of lower intensity.
Although most of the movements that occur in Chile are imperceptible to the population, it is advisable to inform yourself about the main movements recorded by the National Seismological Center of the University of Chile.
The large number of tremors that our country receives is due to the geographical location of the territory, located on the boundary between the Nazca and South American tectonic plates, which constantly impact.
Tremor today, Friday, April 19 in Chile
These are the earthquakes recorded by Seismology:
06:02 hours
earthquake magnitude 3.1 46 km west of Collahuasi Mine and 102 km deep.
05:19 hours
51 km southwest of The Vilos earthquake is recorded magnitude 3.0 at a depth of 24 km.
02:28 hours
earthquake magnitude 3.1 39 km southeast of La Escondida Mine and 112 km deep.
02:23 hours
They record an earthquake magnitude 3.7 23 km west of Oval and at a depth of 52 km.
00:28 hours
earthquake magnitude 3.1 101 km southeast of Lee and 188 km deep.
What to do in case of an earthquake?
The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service provided some recommendations on what to do when an earthquake occurs.
- Keep calm and look for a place of seismic protection.
- Protect yourself under a firm element. If this is not possible, stay next to the same object.
- Turn off the electricity and close the water and gas valves..
- If you are on the street, stay away from buildings, poles and electrical wires.
- If you are at a massive event, the person must stay in place and protect head and neck with arms. In addition, you will also have to follow the instructions of those in charge of security at the venue.
- If you are driving in a tunnel, bridge or highway, you must reduce speed and stop after leaving the area.
