7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits North Chile
Date
7/20/2024 2:56:49 AM
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Washington, July 19 (Petra)-- Thursday's powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in Chile's mining-heavy Antofagasta region, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre.
The earthquake, which was centered around 20 km south of San Pedro de Atacama, was not expected to cause a tsunami, according to the U.S. Tsunami Warning System and the national disaster prevention and response service of Chile.
No early reports of damage were received.
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