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Arabian Post
5 days ago
- Climate
- Arabian Post
Tremor Disrupts Northern Chile, Leaves Thousands Without Power
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Friday afternoon, causing minor infrastructure damage and leaving nearly 23,000 residents without electricity. No casualties have been reported, and authorities have ruled out the possibility of a tsunami. The quake occurred at 1:15 p.m. local time, with its epicentre located approximately 54 kilometres south of Diego de Almagro in the Atacama region, about 950 kilometres north of Santiago. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the earthquake at a depth of 76 kilometres. Tremors were felt across several communities in the expansive Atacama Desert region. Chile's Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service confirmed that the earthquake's characteristics did not meet the conditions necessary to generate a tsunami along the South American coast. Miguel Ortiz, deputy director of the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service , reported minor infrastructure damage and power disruptions. He also noted some minor landslides, which are being monitored in coordination with local municipalities. ADVERTISEMENT President Gabriel Boric stated that the government is in communication with regional authorities and confirmed that there were no reported casualties. The National Seismological Center of the University of Chile continues to assess potential damage to people, infrastructure, and essential services. Chile, situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, is one of the most seismically active countries globally. The nation has stringent building codes and disaster response protocols to mitigate the impact of such natural events.
United News of India
5 days ago
- Climate
- United News of India
Quake measuring 6.4 strikes northern Chile, causes power outages
Santiago, June 7 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck northern Chile, causing power outages in several areas but no immediate reports of casualties, local authorities said. According to the National Seismological Center of the University of Chile, the quake occurred on Friday at 1:15 p.m. local time (1715 GMT), 54 kilometers south of Diego de Almagro in the northern region of Atacama, about 950 kilometers north of Santiago. The earthquake struck at a depth of 65 kilometers and was felt in nearby towns. Local media reported electricity outages in affected areas, and officials said a more detailed assessment would be released later in the day. Chile's Navy Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service ruled out any tsunami risk. The National Disaster Prevention and Response System is continuing to assess potential damage to people, infrastructure, and essential services. Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Chile is one of the most seismically active countries in the world. UNI XINHUA ARN
Sharjah 24
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Sharjah 24
Major offshore quake causes tsunami scare in Chile
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake struck in the Drake Passage between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). The USGS put the magnitude at 7.4, slightly below the 7.5 reported by Chile's National Seismological Center. It struck at 9:58 am local time (1258 GMT), and several smaller aftershocks were also recorded, but there were no reports of injuries or material damage. The epicenter was 219 kilometers from the city of Ushuaia in Argentina and a similar distance from the Chilean town of Puerto Williams. Chile's emergency agency Senapred issued a tsunami warning and ordered the evacuation of coastal areas of the remote southern Magallanes region, at the tip of South America. But within two hours, the agency had lifted the evacuation order, while adding that fishing was suspended until further notice. Three Argentines, who were kayaking around Cape Horn, one of the southernmost points in the Americas, had to turn back due to the tsunami warning. Diego Linares, one of the trio, said they didn't notice the earthquake, and that the sea remained calm, but that their support crew fell tremors in their boat. - 'Felt the bed moving' - Sofia Ramonet said it was asleep when she "felt the bed moving a lot" in her third-floor apartment in Ushuaia, a jump-off point for expeditions to the Antarctic. "I looked up at the ceiling where I have a hanging lamp and it was moving from one side to the other. It lasted a considerable amount of time, a few minutes." When she looked out the window she saw "a lot of people outside their homes" who were "scared because they didn't know what was happening or what to do." There was no evacuation order for Ushuaia. But residents of Puerto Almanza, a village 75 kilometers to the east on the Beagle Channel, which separates the main island in Tierra del Fuego archipelago from smaller islands and which could act as a funnel for a wave surge, were ordered to move to higher ground. All nautical activities in the Beagle Channel were suspended, Tierra del Fuego's secretary for civil protection said. The quake was also felt 160 miles as the crow flies north of Ushuaia in the Chilean town of Porvenir on the Strait of Magellan. "I didn't give it much thought until the alarms sounded. It caused a bit of chaos because it's not normal to feel tremors here," Shirley Gallego, a 41-year-old fishing plant operator, said. Chile's police on its X account showed an officer pushing a person in a wheelchair up a hill during evacuations in Puerto Williams. - A history of quakes - Chile is one of the countries most affected by earthquakes. Three tectonic plates converge within its territory: the Nazca, the South American, and the Antarctic plates. In 1960, the southern Chilean city of Valdivia was devastated by a magnitude 9.5 earthquake, considered the most powerful ever recorded, which killed 9,500 people. In 2010, an 8.8 magnitude quake off the coast of central Chile, which triggered a tsunami, left more than 520 dead.
United News of India
03-05-2025
- Climate
- United News of India
Magnitude 7.5 quake strikes southern Chile, prompting tsunami alert
Santiago, May 3 (UNI) A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck the southern maritime zone of Chile on Friday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami alert for the Magallanes region. The National Seismological Center of the University of Chile said the quake occurred at 8:58 a.m. local time (1258 GMT), with its epicenter located 218 km south of Puerto Williams -- the country's southernmost city, nearly 3,500 km from the capital city of Santiago. The tremor struck at a depth of 10 km and was felt in surrounding localities, officials said. Chile's National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED) said damage assessments are underway, while the Chilean Navy's Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOA) issued a tsunami alert, urging coastal residents in Magallanes and the Chilean Antarctic Territory to evacuate to safe zones and avoid beaches. Chile, located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, is one of the world's most seismically active countries. UNI XINHUA GNK
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Tsunami warning issued after massive 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocks coast of Chile and Argentina
QUAKE SHOCK Tsunami warning issued after massive 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocks coast of Chile and Argentina A MASSIVE tsunami warning has been issued in Chile following a 7.5-magnitude quake. The huge warning came after a strong earthquake in Puerto Williams off the Chilean coast. 2 A tsunami warning has been issued in Chile 2 Puerto Williams, Chile Credit: Getty According to the National Seismological Center, the earthquake occurred when the clock was about to strike 9:00a.m. The agency first indicated that the quake had a magnitude of 7.5 on Friday morning. It reportedly had a depth of 10 kilometres. The Chilean Navy's Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOA) issued the warning after the quake rocked 218 kilometres south of Puerto Williams, in the Magallanes region. They also issued a precautionary warning for the Antarctic territory. The National Disaster Prevention and Response System said that they "continue to assess the impact on people and damage to infrastructure and basic services". They added that the results of would be reported through incident or emergency reports prepared by SENAPRED, the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
