CHILE - Aftershock tremors have followed the record 8+ point earthquake that hit Chile last week, the latest of which shook the country yesterday.
According to abc30, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that aftershock hit late yesterday morning PST, September 21st, at 6.5 on the Richter Scale.
The latest quake’s epicenter was about 130 miles north of Santiago, Chile. Though this is a strong spike for an aftershock, it fortunately did not necessitate any follow-up tsunami warnings.
As we previously reported, the country was hit last week by what was clocked as the world’s largest earthquake this year, with final reports settling at 8.3 magnitude.
This aftershock has not yet brought any follow up damage or injuries reports, while last week’s earthquake was responsible for 13 deaths, Reuters reports.
The port of Coquimbo remains inoperational, according to the reports, though the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX) did release a statement that the country’s fruit operations remain in tact.
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