Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Northern Chile Without Casualties or Damage
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit northern Chile on March 6, 2025, with no injuries or damage reported. Its epicenter was 104 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama at a depth of 93 kilometers. Chilean authorities deemed it of medium intensity and did not issue a tsunami warning.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck northern Chile on March 6, 2025, at 12:21 p.m. local time. The epicenter was located 104 kilometers (64 miles) southwest of San Pedro de Atacama, a small town near the Bolivian border. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, and a tsunami warning was not issued for the area.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 93 kilometers (58 miles). Chile’s national disaster agency classified the quake as having “medium intensity” and will continue to monitor the situation for any potential fallout. The agency confirmed that the conditions for a tsunami were not met along the coast.
Chile is situated within the “Ring of Fire,” a seismic zone that extends from Chile to Alaska, where tectonic plates are known to collide, resulting in earthquakes and tsunamis. The nation carries the memory of the devastating magnitude 8.8 earthquake in 2010, which triggered a tsunami and resulted in significant loss of life, prompting improvements in emergency response and building safety measures since then.
The recent 6.1 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile did not result in any injuries or damage, according to early reports. Despite the country’s history with severe earthquakes, including the 2010 disaster, this event did not necessitate a tsunami warning and has been classified as of medium intensity. Chile continues to enhance its disaster preparedness measures to mitigate future risks.
Original Source: halifax.citynews.ca
