At the beginning of this Saturday, June 29They have registered earthquakes of lower intensity in different parts of the country.
While most of the movements that occur in Chile are imperceptible to the populationit is important to find out 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.
QUAKE TODAY, SATURDAY JUNE 29 IN CHILE
These are the earthquakes recorded by Seismology:
09:38
Earthquake of magnitude 3.9located 74.0 km to the southwest of Ollagüe and at a depth of 112.0 km.
09:38
Earthquake of magnitude 3.8located 72.38 km south North of Calama and at a depth of 131.98 km.
00:21
earthquake magnitude 5.0located 38.98 km to the southeast of Antofagasta and at a depth of 43.9 km.
00:21
earthquake magnitude 5.0located 32.63 km south northeast of Cove El Cobre and at a depth of 40.24 km.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN EARTHQUAKE?
He National Disaster Prevention and Response Service He gave some recommendations on what to do when an earthquake occurs.
- Keep calm and look for a seismic protection location.
- Take shelter 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 power lines.
- In case of being at a mass event, the person must stay in place and protect their head and neck with their 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 highwayyou must reduce speed and stop after leaving the area.
