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Chile Earthquake: Cars Rumble, Lights Dim As Tremors Hit, Stunning Visuals of Chile's 7.3 Earthquake

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Chile Earthquake: Cars Rumble, Lights Dim As Tremors Hit, Stunning Visuals of Chile's 7.3 Earthquake

Chile Earthquake: Cars Rumble, Lights Dim As Tremors Hit, Stunning Visuals of Chile's 7.3 Earthquake

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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