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.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Chile on Thursday night, with its epicenter 41 km southeast of San Pedro de Atacama. Despite the severe jolts, no major damage or casualties were reported. Viral social media footage shows rumbling cars, homes, and dimming lights as tremors intensified. Chile, known for frequent seismic activity due to its location on the "Ring of Fire," is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries. The event highlights Chile's vulnerability to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions caused by its unstable tectonic plate frontier.
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A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the coast of central Peru on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, with tsunami waves expected along some coastlines. The USGS said the tremor hit 8.8 kilometres (5.5 miles) from Atiquipa district, raising an initial magnitude rating soon after the quake was reported. The USGS said that strong shaking from the quake would have been felt in areas near the epicentre.
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USGS Monitoring Kilauea , Following Uptick in Seismic Activity .
'Newsweek' reports that the alert level for the area
around Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has been elevated
following an increase in volcanic activity.
While the volcano is not erupting, an increase in
earthquake activity and ground deformation near
the surface has been observed since June 2.
According to an update released by the U.S.
Geological Survey, the activity suggests that
magma is moving close to the surface. .
Rates of seismicity and deformation
increased further after 5:00 p.m. HST.
At this time, it is not possible to say
with certainty if this activity will
lead to an eruption—the activity
may remain below ground. , U.S. Geological Survey update, via 'Newsweek'.
However, an eruption in Kīlauea's
summit region within Hawai'i
Volcanoes National Park
is one potential outcome, U.S. Geological Survey update, via 'Newsweek'.
Accordingly, the USGS Hawaiian
Volcano Observatory (HVO) is
raising the Volcano Alert Level
for ground-based hazards from
ADVISORY to WATCH and the
Aviation Color Code from
YELLOW to ORANGE, U.S. Geological Survey update, via 'Newsweek'.
HVO continues to closely monitor
Kīlauea for signs of increasing
activity. Should volcanic activity
change significantly, a new Volcanic
Activity Notice will be issued, U.S. Geological Survey update, via 'Newsweek'.
The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Service said it would
close the nearby Devastation Trail parking lot and
Keanakakoi area until further notice due to the alert.
The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Service said it would
close the nearby Devastation Trail parking lot and
Keanakakoi area until further notice due to the alert.
'Newsweek' reports that Kilauea is one
of the world's most active volcanoes,
erupting frequently since 1983. .
'Newsweek' reports that Kilauea is one
of the world's most active volcanoes,
erupting frequently since 1983. .
While most eruptions have been confined to the crater
and have not posed a threat to local communities,
a series of eruptions destroyed over 700 homes in
the nearby Puna District in 2018.
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