During Tuesday night there was a feeling of earthquake of medium magnitude in the Pacific Ocean, specifically near Easter Island. Given the perception of the telluric movement, the Navy Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOA) activated the protocols. The good news is that the possibility of a tsunami on the Chilean coast was immediately ruled out.
Earthquake on Easter Island:
The Pacific Ocean is an area of high seismic activity, so any movement is closely monitored. The recent earthquake perceived was recorded at 9:33 p.m., putting the Chilean authorities on alert. The proximity to the island territory forces us to act promptly to evaluate any potential risk on the coast.
The earthquake was classified as having a magnitude of 5.4, a figure that, although not extreme, justifies preventive monitoring. The exact location of earthquake It was 960 kilometers south of Easter Islandwhich places it in the maritime influence area of Chile. It is at this point where the security protocol is activated.
For the peace of mind of the population, the Chilean alert system remains active 24 hours a day. These protocols guarantee that, in the event of any earthquake Of importance, official information is delivered quickly, avoiding panic and ensuring that coastal areas can act only if strictly necessary.
To understand the specific situation of this earthquake In the Pacific, the SHOA considered several key parameters before ruling out the danger:
- Magnitude: The tremor was recorded at 5.4.
- Epicenter: It was located at a considerable distance, 960 kilometers south of Easter Island.
- Depth: This data directly influences the ability to generate a significant displacement in the ocean.
