Powerful 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chile's Antofagasta Region| Oneindia

Powerful 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chile's Antofagasta Region| Oneindia

A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck 265 kilometers east of Antofagasta, Chile, on Thursday.

The United States Geological Survey reported the tremor occurred at a depth of 128 kilometers.

No tsunami warning was issued.

This event highlights Chile's vulnerability to seismic activity, as the country sits on the Pacific's "Ring of Fire." Chile has a history of significant earthquakes, including a record 9.5 magnitude quake in 1960 and an 8.8 magnitude event in 2010 that caused over 500 fatalities.

The region remains on alert for potential aftershocks.

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