5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Chile
Date
2/19/2023 4:00:38 AM
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale struck on Sunday the province of Tarapaca, northern Chile.
The US Geological Survey said in a statement that the epicenter of the quake was 109 km from the city of Iquique, at a depth of 7.2 km.
So far, there have been no reports of causalities or material damage due to the earthquake.
Chile is prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity due to its located on the Ring of Fire.
In 2010, a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile, killing at least 500 people and triggering a tsunami.
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