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A A magnitude 7.3 earthquake shook the Antofagasta region of Chile on Thursday evening.where some of the world’s largest copper mines are located, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (ESMC)

Video | Magnitude 7.3 earthquake rocks Chile; felt in Peru

A A magnitude 7.3 earthquake shook the Antofagasta region of Chile on Thursday evening.where some of the world’s largest copper mines are located, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (ESMC) said.

Tremor, s. the epicenter is around Salar de Atacama and a depth of 126 kilometers, it occurred at 1:50 GMT, the US Geological Survey reported on its website. Internet.

Meanwhile, the National Disaster Prevention and Response System (Senapred) reported that the earthquake This does not eliminate the risk of tsunamis on the country’s coasts.

Gabriel Borich: No reports of injuries or damage as a result of the earthquake

“I have already contacted the regional delegate and there are no reports of injuries or serious damage yet, but the teams are gathering information,” Chilean President Gabriel Boric said on his X account.

The earthquake was also felt in Peru.

An earthquake was also recorded in the southern regions of the country. Tacna and Arequipa in Peru causing alarm among the population.

Until now There were no reports of personal or property damage. in those regions, although residents said on social media that it was also felt in Arequipa, a region neighboring Tacna and with a larger population. (Reuters and EFE)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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