Chile Seismic Activity: Latest Earthquakes and Most Affected Regions – Live Updates via CSN

2024-07-16 01:09:24

Chile is one of the South American countries that is seismically active, mainly because it is located on a fault; That is, a break in the Earth’s crust where two tectonic plates have rubbed together. When these collide with each other, they can move the Earth’s crust, which can cause a small or strong earthquake.

Although many of these earthquakes are imperceptible to the population, it is advisable to know the main movements that have been recorded by the public. National Seismological Center of the University of Chile. Under this context, I share with you the most relevant data regarding these seismic movements recorded today, Monday, July 15, such as the measures taken by the Government of Chile, the regions with the most seismic activity, among other data that the CSN put on destiny.

Tremor in Chile today, July 15 LIVE – via CSN

The CSN belongs to the National Commission for Scientific and Technological Research (CONICYT) and this entity has a network of seismographs spread throughout the country, which allows seismic movements to be detected and recorded. Review the official report on the latest earthquakes recorded in the most affected cities in Chile, for example: Sierra Gorda, Calama, Pica, among others.

Which regions in Chile have recorded the highest number of earthquakes in history?

All these regions that we will introduce to you below are located along the coast of Chile, where the Nazca Plate is subducting the South American Plate. This subduction zone is responsible for the high seismic activity in the country.

• Araucania Region: This region has experienced some of the largest earthquakes in Chilean history, including the 1960 Valdivia earthquake, which had a magnitude of 9.5 and is the strongest earthquake ever recorded.
• Bioregion: This region has also experienced several large earthquakes, including the 2010 Maule earthquake, which had a magnitude of 8.8 and caused extensive damage to the region.
• Los Lagos Region: This region is located in the south of Chile and has experienced several large earthquakes, including the 1973 Chiloé earthquake, which had a magnitude of 8.5.
• Aysen Region: This region is located far south of Chile and has experienced several major earthquakes, including the Aysén earthquake of 1949, which had a magnitude of 8.6.