Powerful 6.9 Earthquake Shakes Chile and Activates Emergency Protocols

Earthquake Shakes Northern Chile

Aftershocks Activate Emergency Protocols

SHOA Rules Out Tsunami Risk

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake was recorded on the afternoon of Monday, May 25, in northern Chile.

The quake was felt in the regions of Arica, Tarapacá, Antofagasta, and Atacama.

Chilean authorities activated emergency protocols after the seismic event.

The tremor caused concern in several cities in northern Chile because of its intensity and the aftershocks recorded afterward.

So far, no injuries, missing persons, or deaths have been reported.

Epicenter of the Chile Earthquake Was Located Near Calama

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According to El Heraldo de México, the National Seismological Center reported that the movement occurred at 5:52 p.m.

The preliminary magnitude of the earthquake was 6.9.

According to the official report, the epicenter was located 20 kilometers northeast of the city of Calama.

The hypocenter was recorded at a depth of 114 kilometers.

The movement was widely felt in different regions of northern Chile.

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Among the areas where the quake was felt were Arica, Tarapacá, Antofagasta, and Atacama.

Local media and users on social media shared videos of the moment of the tremor in different Chilean cities.

Authorities immediately began monitoring efforts and activating preventive protocols.

Aftershocks and Monitoring Keep Preventive Alert in Place in Chile

Strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake shakes Calama, Chile, this Monday afternoon pic.twitter.com/DjmCTkhHTK

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According to information published by the Chilean outlet La Tercera, at least five aftershocks were recorded after the first earthquake.

The strongest aftershock reached magnitude 4.3.

Despite the intensity of the Chile earthquake and the subsequent aftershocks, authorities have not reported victims or human injuries so far.

Senapred and local media indicated that the Antofagasta Region was one of the areas where the movement reached its greatest intensity.

In municipalities such as Antofagasta, Tocopilla, Mejillones, and Sierra Gorda, the tremor reached intensity VI on the Mercalli scale.

Authorities continue evaluating possible damage caused by the earthquake.

Chile emergency agencies remain alert for possible new aftershocks.

Monitoring also includes inspections of infrastructure and basic services in the affected areas.

SHOA Rules Out Tsunami Risk After the Tremor

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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake in northern Chile, reported the National Seismological Center. It is a medium-magnitude earthquake. This is how it was felt!

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The Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Chilean Navy, known as SHOA, ruled out a tsunami risk after the earthquake.

According to the agency, the characteristics of the quake do not meet the necessary conditions to generate a tsunami along Chile’s coast.

Authorities called on the population to remain calm.

They also asked people to avoid spreading rumors or false information related to the event.

The Chile earthquake caused concern among residents of northern Chile because of the force with which it was felt in several cities.

While evaluations continue, authorities are keeping preventive protocols active for this type of emergency.