Powerful M7.4 earthquake and 9 aftershocks shook thousands of homes in Chile and Argentina

Become a channel sponsor and you will get access to exclusive bonuses. More details: Powerful M7.4 earthquake and 9 aftershocks shook thousands of homes in Chile and Argentina. Natural disaster 19 July 2024. The National Seismological Center has reported a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 near San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. The epicenter of the quake was located just 20 kilometers from the city. Initially, the agency reported the earthquake as having a magnitude of 6.7. However, after further assessment, it was upgraded to nearly 7.3 on the Richter scale. The earthquake began at precisely 21:50 local time. It had a significant depth of 166 kilometers below the surface. As of this publication, a total of nine aftershocks have been recorded in the region. These aftershocks have ranged in magnitude from 4 to 2 degrees. There have been no reports of casualties so far, according to officials. However,