The 2014 Iquique earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on 1 April, with a moment magnitude of 8.2, at 20:46 local time (23:46 UTC). The 8.2 magnitude quake that shook northern Chile on Tuesday killed six people and triggered a tsunami with 2-meter (7-foot) waves. October 17, 1989: $10 billion. Why did fewer die in Chile than in Haiti? But help is arriving. Most of the collapsed buildings were of older design - including many historic structures. The quake, on Saturday morning, killed at least 300 people - 90% of them in their homes. It was too early to estimate financial losses, but they were expected to be much lower than the $30 billion (18 billion pounds) from … A landslide pushed an entire train, train station and track into the sea. [7][8] The epicenter of the earthquake was approximately 95 kilometres (59 mi) northwest of Iquique. Responsibility for reconstruction will soon pass to President-elect Sebastian Pinera, who takes office in two weeks. But fewer than 1,000 Chileans died, and the damage to buildings was considerably less. French Polynesia and Tahiti were among those hit by high waves, but no casualties have been reported. [19], According to the Peruvian emergency services, nine people were slightly injured, seven households have been affected, one temple has collapsed and electricity outages in the affected regions of Tacna, Moquegua and Arequipa occurred, which were restored later. [17] Electricity and water services were interrupted in the regions of Arica y Parinacota and Tarapacá. "It's going to be a very big task and we're going to need resources," he said. Traumatized Chileans described Thursday the terrifying moment a powerful earthquake hit, killing at least 12 people and triggering tsunami waves that ravaged long stretches of the coast. Fishermen try to salvage their boats in the aftermath of an earthquake and tsunami that hit the northern port of Iquique, Chile, on April 2, 2014. The earthquake struck at 8:47 p.m. local time 95 kilometers (59 miles) off the coast of Iquique, USGS said, triggering a tsunami of as much as 2.1 meters that damaged the dock in the city. A mighty 8.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Chile late Tuesday, triggering small landslides, cutting power and generating a tsunami. The 1868 Arica earthquake occurred on 13 August 1868, near Arica, then part of Peru, now part of Chile, at 21:30 UTC.It had an estimated magnitude between 8.5 and 9.0. The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re has estimated. Chile's earthquake on February 27 registered a magnitude of 8.8, which means it was 500 times more powerful than the Haitian shock. Chile wakes to assess earthquake damage. May 22, 1960 CE: Valdivia Earthquake Strikes Chile May 22, 1960 CE: Valdivia Earthquake Strikes Chile On May 22, 1960, the largest earthquake in recorded history—magnitude 9.5—struck southern Chile. "; Tens of thousands forced to live outdoors because of damaged homes, Police in Concepcion move to stop looters robbing shops, Survivors rescued from collapsed Concepcion building, but dozens more unaccounted for, Officials say Santiago metro will soon be working and other transport returning to normal, Pacific-wide tsunami alert lifted after fears most of the region is spared high waves, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites, [an error occurred while processing this directive], How the world's oldest clove tree defied an empire, Why Royal Ballet principal Sergei Polunin quit, BBC News Updated every minute of every day, Watching for looters in the ruins of Talcahuano. A magnitude 6.7 quake struck the city Jan. 19, 2018, but no tsunami was generated. Roads are passable, although with diversions. October 17, 1989: $10 billion. The tremor struck at approximately 15:08:08 GMT at a depth of 8.9km (5.5mi) No injuries or property damage has been reported thus far as a … The 8.3-magnitude offshore earthquake Wednesday evening was the sixth strongest in the history of geologically volatile Chile and the most powerful anywhere in the world this year, officials said. Around the city of Concepcion, whole villages have been flattened. It is feared the damage may cost tens of billions of dollars. [10], A number of mid-sized quakes struck the same area in the preceding weeks. Please turn on JavaScript. There were several significant aftershocks above 6.0 magnitude and many more of lower magnitude over subsequent days. Efforts are under way to get aid to victims, with relief supplies being sent to the Juan Fernandez islands, where at least five people were killed as tsunamis hit. [11][12] The 8.2 earthquake was smaller than what was expected, with a rupture of 200 km (120 mi) in length instead of the expected 600 km (370 mi) rupture. The April 1, 2014, M 8.2 earthquake off the west coast of northern Chile occurred as the result of thrust faulting at shallow depths near the Chilean coast. The 7.9 magnitude earthquake triggered tsunamis and landslides causing further damage to the country. It's unclear how this week's disaster will impact the country's markets in the long term. It caused buildings to shake in the port of Iquique, which saw some damage from the … The megathrust earthquake triggered a tsunami of up to 2.11 metres (6.9 ft) that hit Iquique at 21:05 local time (00:05 UTC, 2 April). A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Chile late on Wednesday but there were no reports of damage and a precautionary tsunami alert along the … The April 1, 2014, M 8.2 earthquake off the west coast of northern Chile occurred as the result of thrust faulting at shallow depths near the Chilean coast. The quake struck in the sea, 20 miles southwest of … A loader was crushed by a falling metal structure and died of the injuries afterwards. Chile has a long history of earthquakes and the authorities here know how to deal with them. The last time the San Francisco Bay region shook like it did on Sunday … Estimates of the number of people killed range from 1,000 to 7,000, while it is thought the damage caused cost almost $7billion, adjusted for inflation. A magnitude-7.6 tremor was reported just miles southwest of Iquique, Chile on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide estimates that insured losses from the Magnitude 8.3 earthquake that struck Chile’s central coast near Illapel on Sept. 16 … Kilometres of road damage. One US risk assessor, Eqecat, put the value of the damage at between $15bn and $30bn (£9.8bn-£19.6bn) or 10-20% of gross domestic product. [13] The earthquake was felt in Chile, Peru, and Bolivia. These quakes and the main tremor are associated with the boundary of the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate. Japan has maintained an alert, issuing evacuation orders for 320,000 people around the coast. In 2012, it was set at $15,710, whereas by 2014, it was set at 14,535. [30] The tsunami reached 60 centimetres (2.0 ft) high in Kuji, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Earthquake damage in Chile could cost the country billions of dollars, a high price for a slowing economy dependent on exports. [28][29] On April 3 local time, tsunamis were observed in Japan. Chile has begun to count the cost of its deadly 8.8 magnitude earthquake as nations around the Pacific eased their fears of a devastating tsunami. 56,514 people are reading stories on the site right now. Many roads and bridges across the affected area were damaged or destroyed. The Valdivia earthquake left two million people homeless, injured at least 3,000, and killed approximately 1,655. At the location of the earthquake, the Nazca plate subducts eastward beneath the South America plate at a velocity of 72 mm/yr. Santiago's airport has reopened, with a total of five international flight due to arrive on Sunday. But it's the old buildings that suffered. But fewer than 1,000 Chileans died, and the damage to buildings was considerably less. Chile earthquake costs insurers between 400bn and 600bn Chilean pesos Insurers face payouts of between 400bn (£376m) and 600bn Chilean pesos (£564m) from a 8.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile on 16 September. Chile earthquake: Chile hit by 6.8 magnitude quake near Santiago A HUGE 6.8 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Chile today according to the … Over 142,000 died with 40,000 reported missing. It had been closed because of damage to the terminal and control tower. On Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at 8:46 p.m. local time in Chile, a subduction earthquake of Mw 8.2 occurred about 100 km northwest of the city of Iquique, where the Nazca plate subducts beneath the South American plate. 2018 Earthquakes: On September 5 an earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan which left dozens dead and caused more than $1.7 billion in damage, according to Aon. The last time the San Francisco Bay region shook like it did on Sunday … There are long queues at many shops and petrol stations. Tourists flock to 'Jesus's tomb' in Kashmir. Hundreds of earthquakes have shaken Chile's far northern coast in the past two weeks, keeping people on edge as scientists said there was no way to tell if the unusual string of tremors was a harbinger of an impending disaster. Chile Says Rebuilding May Cost Tens of Billions of Dollars A woman wept Tuesday as she visited an area in Pelluhue, Chile, that was devastated by the tsunami. Chilean officials and ministers are still trying to come to terms with the scale of the disaster. [1] The mainshock was preceded by a number of moderate to large shocks and was followed by a large number of moderate to very large aftershocks, including a M7.7 event on 3 April. Because of its vulnerability to earthquakes, Chile has taken a number of key steps to minimize the damage when a tremor hits. A 4.9 magnitude earthquake has struck 90 kilometers (54 mi) west-southwest of the port city of Iquique, Chile, the US geological survey reports. Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off Chile's northern coast, minor damage reported Chile is located along the so-called Ring of Fire, where large earthquakes occur The epicenter of the earthquake was approximately 95 kilometres (59 mi) northwest of Iquique. Chile earthquake: How loss of life, damage was minimized Tuesday's 8.2-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Chile is a reminder that the country is situated in a hotbed of seismic activity. Tuesday's 8.2-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Chile is a reminder that the country is situated in a hotbed of seismic activity. The company, the world's second-largest reinsurer, said the impact on the sector would between $4bn and $7bn. An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck the region of Antofagasta in Chile around 3.40am local time on Wednesday, causing towns to lose power and sparking a fire at a foundry. [27] The tsunami warning was canceled for both Chile and Peru at around 4:58 UTC on 2 April. Though too far to be an aftershock, a 6.0 quake on a thin protruding wedge of the Nazca Plate (Iquique quake shoved this plate) was reported off Panama within 12 hours of the main shock. The quake, on Saturday morning, killed at least 300 people - 90% of them in their homes. It unleashed a 24-meter-high (nearly 80-foot-high) tsunami, causing major damage along the Chile-Peru coast and fatalities as far away as Hawaii and Japan. National television quoted unnamed disaster officials as saying 350 deaths in the coastal town of Constitucion, close to the epicentre, had been caused both by the quake and the tsunami it set off. According to the United Nations, the Chilean quake was the most costly natural disaster in the world in 2010, accounting for $30bn(£18.5bn) of the global damage put at $109bn. Chile's earthquake on February 27 registered a magnitude of 8.8, which means it was 500 times more powerful than the Haitian shock. A mighty 8.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Chile late Tuesday, triggering small landslides, cutting power and generating a tsunami. Many people have packed up and left to stay with friends and relatives who are better off than they are. Chile has begun to count the cost of its deadly 8.8 magnitude earthquake as nations around the Pacific eased their fears of a devastating tsunami. DAMAGE LIMITED. Together, the earthquake and tsunami were responsible for more than 500 deaths. This earthquake triggered a tsunami, which hit coastal areas in northern Chile. Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said that two million people had been affected by the earthquake. Highways have been sliced in two and bridges have collapsed. [citation needed]. [25], Under advice from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, tsunami warnings were issued for the Latin American Pacific coastlines of Chile, Peru, and Ecuador shortly after the earthquake occurred. The coastal town of Talcahuano, badly damaged by tsunami waves, is said to be the worst affected. The epicentre of the quake was 115km (70 miles) north-east of Concepcion and 325km south-west of Santiago. Eqecat, a risk-modelling company in California, won itself publicity with an instant assessment that the earthquake could have caused $15-30 billion in damage, or up to 20% of Chile's GDP. The strongest earthquake ever recorded on earth also happened in Chile — a magnitude-9.5 tremor in 1960 that killed more than 5,000 people. The event was named after the city most affected by the quake, Valdivia. Eqecat, a risk-modelling company in California, won itself publicity with an instant assessment that the earthquake could have caused $15-30 billion … Swiss Re said its own losses from last month's 8.8 magnitude earthquake would total about $500m. Damage to lifelines was caused by strong ground shaking, permanent ground deformation, lateral spread, and a tsunami in the coastal areas of Bio Bio and Maule. ... 22 55 76 (cost … Chile earthquake costs insurers between 400bn and 600bn Chilean pesos Open-access content 23rd September 2015 Insurers face payouts of between 400bn (£376m) and 600bn Chilean pesos (£564m) from a 8.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile on 16 September. Because of its vulnerability to earthquakes, Chile has taken a number of key steps to minimize the damage when a tremor hits. Chilean TV showed pictures of a devastated stretch of coast south of Valparaiso, with upturned boats, wrecked homes, and people forced to sleep outside. Chile has begun to count the cost of its deadly 8.8 magnitude earthquake as nations around the Pacific eased their fears of a devastating tsunami. [24] A megathrust quake can shake the entire earth, but causes stronger movement and strain on the entire associated oceanic plate, beyond the few hundred kilometer rupture zone. Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off Chile's northern coast, minor damage reported Chile is located along the so-called Ring of Fire, where large earthquakes occur Do not translate text that appears unreliable or low-quality. On June 17 another strong earthquake impacted Osaka Japan, resulting in insured losses of at least $935 million. Nearly 24 hours after the quake struck, whole swathes of the city have no electricity and no running water. [9] Similar-sized tsunamis were also reported to have hit the coasts of Pisagua and Arica. [4][7][26] Chile was subsequently hit by a tsunami of 2.11 m in its northern territories. The earthquake struck at 8:47 p.m. local time 95 kilometers (59 miles) off the coast of Iquique, USGS said, triggering a tsunami of as much as 2.1 meters that damaged the dock in the city. About 1.5 million homes have been damaged and police patrols have been stepped up to deter looters. Many returned voluntarily a short time later, while Chilean soldiers searched for the rest. TV pictures also showed people removing goods from a supermarket in Concepcion, Chile's second city, despite efforts by police to clear the crowd with tear gas and water cannon. Jorge Villegas/Xinhua/Sipa Press/Newscom This photo, taken on March 3, shows the port of the quake-devastated Talcahuano, south Chile. Traumatized Chileans described Thursday the terrifying moment a powerful earthquake hit, killing at least 12 people and triggering tsunami waves that ravaged long stretches of the coast. Damage to lifelines was caused by strong ground shaking, permanent ground deformation, lateral spread, and a tsunami in the coastal areas of Bio Bio and Maule. However, it downgraded its alert from major to normal - meaning waves of two metres were expected rather than three. A tsunami (or multiple tsunamis) in the Pacific Ocean was produced by the earthquake, which was … As the ocean … A 4.9 magnitude earthquake has struck 90 kilometers (54 mi) west-southwest of the port city of Iquique, Chile, the US geological survey reports. A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Chile late on Wednesday but there were no reports of damage and a precautionary tsunami alert along the … The 8.3-magnitude offshore earthquake Wednesday evening was the sixth strongest in the history of geologically volatile Chile and the most powerful anywhere in the world this year, officials said. Aldo Solimano / AFP / Getty Images FILE - Boats lifted by an earthquake-triggered tsunami sit on a dock, in Coquimbo, Chile, Sept. 18, 2015. The economic damage totaled $550 million (more than $4.8 billion, adjusted for 2020 inflation). It caused buildings to shake in the port of Iquique, which saw some damage from the big quake. Sunken fishing boats lie in the water in Iquique, northern Chile, April 2, 2014, after a powerful 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit off Chile's Pacific coast. The streets of the capital, usually buzzing with activity on a summer weekend like this, are eerily quiet and dark. Chile earthquake of 1960, the largest earthquake recorded in the 20th century. Chile earthquake costs insurers between 400bn and 600bn Chilean pesos Open-access content 23rd September 2015 Catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide said the disaster, on the country's central coast near the city of Illapel, killed at least 12 people. A strong earthquake measuring 6.7 has struck near Coquimbo in central Chile, causing damage and leaving more than 200,000 customers without power, officials say. A strong earthquake has hit off the coast of central Chile, though there are no immediate reports of damage or injury. Hawaii was under a tsunami advisory for over 13 hours. The earthquake debris in Chile and the coastal floods. The city's new buildings seemed to have survived more or less intact. The death toll looks set to rise, following reports that about 350 people died in the town of Constitucion alone. It is feared the damage may cost tens of billions of dollars. The massive earthquake that struck Chile this weekend did between $15 billion and $30 billion in damage to the South American nation's economy, according to a … [14] The intensity reached intensity VIII (Severe) in Iquique, Chile. A magnitude 6.7 quake struck the city Jan. 19, 2018, but no tsunami was generated. About 50 Pacific countries and territories had issued tsunami alerts. SANTIAGO - Chilean authorities on Wednesday were assessing the damage from a massive earthquake that struck off the northern coast, causing a small tsunami, but the impact appeared to be mostly limited. About 90% of the historic centre of the town of Curico was destroyed. The 8.2 magnitude quake that shook northern Chile on Tuesday killed six people and triggered a tsunami with 2-meter (7-foot) waves. Foreign Minister Mariano Fernandez said Chile did not want aid offers to be "a distraction", adding: "Any aid that arrives without having been determined to be needed really helps very little.". Chile has so far not requested aid despite offers of assistance from the US, China, the EU, the UN and others. If possible, verify the text with references provided in the foreign-language article. Haiti's quake on January 12 came in at 7.0 on the Richter scale, leveled the capital city, and left more than 200,000 dead. The 2014 Iquique earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on 1 April, with a moment magnitude of 8.2, at 20:46 local time (23:46 UTC). 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A 8.2 magnitude-quake hit off the northern coast, killing 6 and displacing 80,000. Haiti's quake on January 12 came in at 7.0 on the Richter scale, leveled the capital city, and left more than 200,000 dead. Media requires JavaScript to play. This earthquake triggered a tsunami, which hit coastal areas in northern Chile. Officials said public transport services were slowly returning to normal. A magnitude-7.6 tremor was reported just miles southwest of Iquique, Chile on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. In Concepcion, close to the epicentre, officials said 25 people had been rescued from a collapsed building but dozens who were believed to have been trapped inside were still unaccounted for. A view of the city of Iquique, Chile, after an earthquake struck late Tuesday, April 1, 2014. One metro line in Santiago is now operating. Warning systems across the Pacific have improved since the 2004 Indonesia quake sparked a tsunami that killed nearly 250,000 people. The 8.8 quake is one of the biggest ever recorded and the largest to hit Chile in 50 years. This page was last edited on 2 January 2021, at 03:31. When a magnitude 8.8 earthquake occurred off the coast of Chile on February 27, 2010, it affected 80 percent of Chile's population. The mainshock was preceded by a number of moderate to large shocks and was followed by a large number of moderate to very large aftershocks, including a M7.7 event on 3 April. Interior Minister Edmundo Perez Yoma said it was difficult to give precise figures of a "catastrophe of immense proportions". The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center on Sunday lifted its Pacific-wide alert. [18], During the aftermath of the earthquake, 293 prisoners escaped from a women's prison in Iquique when a wall collapsed. The megathrust earthquake triggered a tsunamiof up to 2.11 metres (6.9 ft) that hit Iquique at 21:05 local tim… Such large earthquakes can have effects far away other than tsunamis. It unleashed a 24-meter-high (nearly 80-foot-high) tsunami, causing major damage along the Chile-Peru coast and fatalities as far away as Hawaii and Japan. FILE - Boats lifted by an earthquake-triggered tsunami sit on a dock, in Coquimbo, Chile, Sept. 18, 2015. The tremor struck at approximately 15:08:08 GMT at a depth of 8.9km (5.5mi) No injuries or property damage has been reported thus far as a result of the event. Tuesday's 8.2-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Chile is a reminder that the country is situated in a hotbed of seismic activity. World. The Pacific-wide alert for a tsunami in the wake of the quake has been lifted. [16] Around 80,000 were displaced by the event. I drove past my local church - still intact but missing its dome, which crashed to the ground when the earth began to shake.