During this day, there have been registered earthquakes of varying intensity in different parts of the country.
However, most movements are imperceptible, because Chili It is located on the boundary of the Nazca tectonic plates. and South Americanwhose movements produce vibrations in part of the Earth’s crust.
For security reasons, it is important to stay informed about the recent earthquakes that have occurred in the country, a task carried out by the National Seismological Center from the University of Chile.
These are The earthquakes recorded by Seismology:
03:38 hours
A reported 3.2 magnitude earthquake 56 km southeast of Linareslocated at a depth of 101 km.
01:01 hours
Seismology recorded a movement of magnitude 3.1 49 km northeast of San Pedro de Atacama. The earthquake was reported at a depth of 106 km.
The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) provided some recommendations on How to act in the event of an earthquake of importance.
These are the suggestions given by Senapred:
- Keep calm and find a seismic protection site.
- 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 power lines.
- In case of being at a mass event, the person must stay in the 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.
