A 4.2 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 127.0 km The residents of Chile were surprised Olaj.
The epicenter of the earthquake was -68.43 degrees longitude and -21.67 degrees latitude, or 53.0 kilometers south of the aforementioned city, according to the National Seismological Center (CSN).
Updated information from the CNS indicates that the tremor began at 03:03 AM (local time) on Thursday 27 November.
Remember that if any shock occurs, the information only comes from Official sourcesAvoid falling into rumors or fake news.
After an earthquake, check your home for possible damage, use your cell phone only in case of an emergency, do not saturate phone lines, and do not light matches or candles until you are sure there is no gas leak. It is important to mention that after significant seismic activity, aftershocks may occur, so it is important to be alert.
An earthquake can happen at any moment, so it is important to prepare with the following measures: prepare a civil protection plan, organize evacuation drills, find safe areas at home, school or workplace and prepare an emergency backpack.
During an earthquake, stay calm and find a safe place, stay away from things that can fall, do not use elevators, or stay in the stairs or door frame.
If you are in a car, stop it and stay away from buildings, trees and poles; If you are on the coast, leave the beach and seek refuge in higher areas, due to the possibility of a tsunami; If you are in a wheelchair and cannot move to a safe place, brake the wheels and protect your head and neck with your arms.
Since 1570, About a hundred earthquakes of great magnitude occurred In Chile, nearly thirty had a magnitude greater than 8.
According to the Department of Emergency and Disaster Risk Management, on average, an earthquake with a magnitude greater than 8 occurs every decade. These are some of the strongest earthquakes recorded in Chilean history.
The most powerful earthquake in history
On the afternoon of May 22, 1960, the largest earthquake ever recorded, with a magnitude of 9.5, occurred with its epicenter in the city of Triguin, in Maléco Province. However, it is known as “Valdivia earthquake” Because it was where the most damage occurred.
The earthquake also triggered a tsunami with waves up to 10 meters high, destroying much of the south of the country. The tsunami was felt beyond Chile, and reached as far as Asia. In Japan, for example, it was hit by six-metre-high waves, leaving many dead and extensive damage in its wake.
The official death toll is not accurate, it is only known that there were more than two thousand victims.
The last big earthquake
The last major earthquake to hit Chile was Known as “27F” Which occurred on February 27, 2010, and is the second strongest earthquake in its history.
The strength of the seismic activity reached 8.8 degrees, and its epicenter was on the coast of the Maule region, surprising residents during the early hours of the morning.
As in 1960, about half an hour after the earthquake, a tsunami hit the country, especially in the areas of Mule and Biobio. Outside Chile, the tsunami reached Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Costa Rica, without serious damage.
The earthquake killed more than 500 people and left about fifty people missing.
The deadliest earthquake
It happened on the night of January 24, 1939 The deadliest earthquake in Chilean history. The 8.3 magnitude earthquake was felt by residents of Valparaíso and Temuco, however, most of the damage was concentrated in Concepcion and Chillán.
This telluric movement was called the Chelan earthquake because that was where it caused the most destruction, just by saying that More than half of its buildings collapsed.
As a result of the earthquake, electricity, telephone and telegraph services were cut off, transportation was cut off, the railway station was left underground, and the disaster caused food and water shortages.
The Chillán earthquake of 1939 is the tragedy with the highest number of deaths in Chile. The official death toll was 24,000, but some estimate it was close to 30,000, although only 5,685 have been identified.
Other earthquakes
In addition to the earthquakes mentioned, there have been other important earthquakes in Chilean history.
For example, two other telluric movements with a magnitude greater than 8.5 have been recorded, however, these movements occurred more than 100 years ago – not counting the tremors already mentioned – according to CSN records.
In the early morning of July 8, 1730, an 8.7-magnitude earthquake was felt in Valparaiso, leaving about 3,000 victims. Another earthquake, this time with a magnitude of 8.8, was recorded in Arica on the night of September 16, 1615, which surprisingly caused no deaths.
On the other hand, there are two other earthquakes that left more than two thousand deaths: on the night of May 9, 1877, an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.5 was recorded in Iquique; On the morning of February 8, 1570, its magnitude reached 8.3.