At the beginning of this Saturday, June 22, they have registered earthquakes of lower intensity in different parts of the country.
Although most of the movements that occur in Chile are imperceptible to the population, it is important to find out about the main movements recorded by the National Seismological Center of the University of Chile.
The large number of earthquakes that our country receives is due to the geographical location of the territory, located on the boundary between the tectonic plates of Nazca and South Americathose that constantly impact.
QUAKE TODAY, SATURDAY JUNE 22 IN CHILE
These are the earthquakes recorded by Seismology:
03:03
earthquake magnitude 3.8located 15.16 km south northwest of Tongoy and at a depth of 36.8 km.
03:03
earthquake magnitude 3.7located 30.87 km south west of La Serena and at a depth of 37.0 km.
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.
- Cut off the electrical power and close the water and gas shut-off valves.
- If you are on the streetstay away from buildingspoles and electrical cables.
- If you are at a massive event, the person must stay in place and protect your head and neck with your 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 tunnelbridge or highway, you must reduce speed and stop after leaving the place.
