An earthquake of 7.5 of magnitude shook in The city of Puerto Williamsaccording to official data from the National Seismological Center (CSN).
The epicenter of the earthquake was 218.0 kilometers south of the town, in -56.86 degrees of latitude and -68,268 degrees in length and had a depth of 21.0 kilometers.
Remember that before any earthquake it follows information only of Official sourcesavoid falling into rumors or false news.
After an earthquake, check your home in search of possible effects, use your cell phone only in case of emergency, avoid saturating the telephone lines, do not garments or candles until you make sure that there is no gas leak. It is important to mention that after an important telluric movement, replicas can be presented, so it is important to be alert.
A tremor can happen at any time, so it is important to be prepared with the following measures: it is a civil protection plan, organizes evacuation drills, finds the security areas at home, school or workplace and gets an emergency backpack.
during a tremor retain calm and place yourself in a safe place, get away from objects that may fall, do not use the elevators, or stay in the stairs box, or within the framework of a door.
If you are in a car, station and get away from buildings, trees and posts; If you are on the coast, leave the beach and refuse in high areas, given the possibility of a tsunami; And if you are in a wheelchair and you cannot move to a safe place, slow down your wheels and protect your head and neck with your arms.
Since 1570, around one hundred earthquakes of great force have happened In Chile, of which almost thirty were of magnitude greater than 8.
According to the Department of Risk Management in Emergencies and Disasters, on average, an earthquake of magnitude occurs above 8 every decade. These are some are the most relevant earthquakes recorded in the history of Chile.
The strongest earthquake in history
On the afternoon of May 22, 1960, the earthquake occurred more than registration, with magnitude 9.5, had as an epicenter the city of Traiguén, in the province of Malleco. However, it is known as the “Valdivia earthquake” Because it was where there were more damage.
The telluric movement also caused a tsunami with waves up to 10 meters high that swept the south of the country. The tsunami resented beyond Chile, reaching Asia, in Japan, for example, was beaten with waves six meters high, leaving in its path several dead and important effects.
The official death figure is not accurate, it is only known that there were more than 2,000 victims.
The last great earthquake
The last great earthquake that hit Chile was The known as “27F” which happened on February 27, 2010, the second strongest earthquake in its history.
With 8.8 of magnitude, the telluric movement had as its epicenter the coasts of the Maule region and surprised the population during the early morning.
As in 1960, around time after the tremor, a tsunami hit the country, mainly in the regions of Maule and Biobío. Out of Chile, the tsamot reached Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Costa Rica, without major effects.
Because of the earthquake, more than 500 people died and there were about fifty missing.
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