Earthquakes in Chile via the CSN
Follow live reports of earthquakes in Chile, according to the National Seismological Center (CSN). You can also check related news, as well as recommendations for these types of situations.
- WHAT IS AN EARTHQUAKE?
- Earthquake (Seismic event or Earth Tremor): It corresponds to the process of generating elastic waves and their subsequent propagation inside the Earth. Upon reaching the Earth’s surface, these waves produce ground movement and vibration.
- In Chile, the term Earthquake is used for a seismic event that causes structural damage, that is, reported with Intensity on the Modified Mercalli Scale of degree VII or higher.
- Earthquake 57 km E of Moquegua
- Local Time 09:30:49 23/08/2026
- UTC Time 13:30:49 23/08/2026
- Latitude -17.22
- Longitude -70.39
- Depth 135 km
- Magnitude 3.1 MLv
- UPDATED EARTHQUAKE REPORTS:
- WHAT IS THE LARGEST MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE RECORDED IN CHILE?
The earthquake on May 22, 1960 recorded in Valdivia with a magnitude of 9.5 is the strongest earthquake recorded in the country.
- WHAT IS THE PACIFIC RING OF FIRE?
The Pacific Ring of Fire is a geologically active region surrounding the Pacific Ocean and the continents bordering its waters. It is characterized by a high frequency of earthquakes and volcanic activity. It extends approximately 40,000 kilometers, including subduction zones where tectonic plates collide (such as the Nazca Plate), generating frequent volcanoes and earthquakes.
- WHAT IS SEISMIC SILENCE?
Seismic silence is a prolonged period without significant seismic activity or intensity in a region, which may indicate the accumulation of tectonic stresses and an increased risk of a future earthquake.
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- WHY IS CHILE A HIGHLY SEISMIC COUNTRY?
Chile is located on the western edge of the South American plate, where the Nazca and Antarctic plates converge and generate earthquakes. This is one of the zones of the Ring of Fire.
- WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MAGNITUDE AND INTENSITY OF AN EARTHQUAKE?
They are scales to measure the size or impact of a tremor. The magnitude scale is obtained numerically from records obtained by seismographs and is related to the size and energy released during a tremor. The intensity scale is assigned based on the damage or effects caused to people and their constructions.
- WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A TSUNAMI?
If you receive official tsunami alert or alarm information or see the sea receding, evacuate to higher areas. Move to a flood-free zone and head to the nearest meeting point. If you cannot reach a higher area, go to an upper floor or the roof of a solid building.
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