2023-05-31 06:32:20
Where was the last tremor registered in Chile? Stay on top of the most recent seismic movements in the country with detailed information from the National Seismological Center of the University of Chile for today, Wednesday May 31. Find out here why Chile experiences high seismic activity, how its geographic location plays an important role in these events, the country’s seismic history, and the most powerful earthquakes it has faced in recent years.
Chile experiences high seismic activity due to its privileged geographic and geotectonic location. The country is located in a zone of intense shock between the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate, which generates a significant release of energy and frequent telluric movements. This geological reality makes Chile one of the most earthquake-prone territories in the world.
During the month of May, a series of tremors with magnitudes close to 3.5 and 4 degrees have been registered. In recent years, Chile has experienced three of the most powerful earthquakes in its history, such as the one that occurred on February 27, 2010 (with a magnitude of 8.8), the one in Iquique in April 2014 (8.2) and the one in Illapel in September 2015 (8.4). These events are clear examples of the frequent seismic activity that characterizes the country.
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