An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 on the Richter scale struck the Chile – Argentina border region on Saturday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The NCS, in a post on X, stated that the quake’s epicenter was 203 kilometers south of Santiago, Chile, and it had a depth of 110 kilometers, according to NCS. The earthquake struck the region at 5:08 am (IST).
“EQ of M: 6.2, On: 14/12/2024 05:08:17 IST, Lat: 35.28 S, Long: 70.65 W, Depth: 110 Km, Location: Chile-Argentina Border Region,” NCS posted on X.
EQ of M: 6.2, On: 14/12/2024 05:08:17 IST, Lat: 35.28 S, Long: 70.65 W, Depth: 110 Km, Location: Chile-Argentina Border Region.
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However, there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
Earthquake Jolts Myanmar
In a similar incident, an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolted Myanmar on Saturday morning, stated the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
According to NCS, the earthquake of magnitude 4.2 occurred at a depth of 70 kilometers at 6:35 am (IST). It was recorded at the Latitude 25.47 N and Longitude 97.02 E.
EQ of M: 4.2, On: 14/12/2024 06:35:27 IST, Lat: 25.47 N, Long: 97.02 E, Depth: 70 Km, Location: Myanmar.
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In a post on X, NCS stated, “EQ of M: 4.2, On: 14/12/2024 06:35:27 IST, Lat: 25.47 N, Long: 97.02 E, Depth: 70 Km, Location: Myanmar.”
There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
Further Details Are Awaited.
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