In Arica, in Northern Chile, was declared a tsunami alert and the evacuation of the population
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In southern Peru an earthquake of magnitude 7.0. Its epicenter, according to the Institute of Geophysics of the country, was in the region of Puno is 8 km North-East of the city, Azangaro, hypocenter – at a depth of 270 km, according to Stormnews.
The quake was also felt in the Peruvian regions of Cuzco, Apurimac, Tacna, Arequipa and Moquegua and the Chilean regions of Arica y Parinacota region and tarapacá region.
In social networks reported that the earthquake felt the residents of the border areas with Peru, Bolivia and Brazil.
Information on the effects of the earthquake specified. While reports of any damage and injuries were reported, reports RPP Noticias.
#Sismo de magnitud 7.0 a 8 km al noreste de Azangaro – Puno.
Tuvo una profundidad de 270 km.#COENmonitorea.
En caso de sismos estar preparados | Contar con una mochila para emergencias y utilizar mensajes de texto. pic.twitter.com/EWyAqsp07S
— INDECI (@indeciperu) March 1, 2019.
In Arica, in Northern Chile, was declared a tsunami alert and the evacuation of the population. They were later cancelled.
#Arica video registro del momento de activación de sirena de evacuacion por tsunami tras sismo MAG 7.1 en Arequipa Perû pic.twitter.com/tK9HIpHBUZ
— Sergio Abarca Delgad (@sergio_raptor) March 1, 2019.
Lo de Igual bkn #Arica es que nadie en pánico, incluso respetan los semáforos ?? pic.twitter.com/owfRpbRUuB
— Marcela Perez S (@Marcela_P_S) March 1, 2019.
Peru Earthquake#Terremotopic.twitter.com/l3j4tEsi2y
— Matilda Effect (@matilda_effect) March 1, 2019.
Recall that another powerful earthquake without serious consequences occurred in South America, 22 Feb. Its magnitude was 7.5. The epicenter was in the Eastern part of Ecuador, and the hypocenter – at a depth of 132 km, and the tremors that were also felt in Peru and Colombia, resulted in minor damage. The wound then got 2 people.