Earthquake of 8 Richter scale in Chile, tsunami warning

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said at 23:46 on April 1 (GMT), a magnitude 8 earthquake struck the area about 79km west of the city of Iquique in Chile. Northwest.

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The epicenter of the earthquake lies at a depth of 10km at 19,846 South latitudes and 70,786 West longitude.

Immediately after the earthquake, the tsunami warning command was broadcast in Chile, Peru, and Ecuador, while Columbia, Panama, and Costa Rica were closely monitored.

Chilean authorities also issued a tsunami warning after the earthquake they measured was 7.9 on the Richter scale.

Chile is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world and it has long been predicted that a major earthquake in the north will occur.

In February 2010, central and southern Chile suffered an earthquake of 8.8 degrees, followed by tsunami devastating dozens of towns.

This earthquake has caused more than 500 deaths and physical losses of up to $ 30 billion.