Shaky Moments in Chile: Earthquake Near Ovalle!
Hey everyone! 🌎 Did you hear about the earthquake that happened in Chile? Let’s find out what happened!
On Wednesday night at 11:20 p.m., a magnitude-5.3 earthquake shook the area 50 kilometers southwest of a city called Ovalle in Chile. That’s like the distance of a short car ride! 🚗
The earthquake happened deep underground, at about 14 kilometers below the Earth’s surface. That’s almost like stacking 14 big soccer fields on top of each other! ⚽️🔥
The information comes from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), which is a group that studies earthquakes around the world. 🌍🔬
Earthquakes like this can make the ground shake and might be felt by people nearby. It’s important for everyone to stay safe and know what to do during an earthquake. 🏠👍
So, what should you do if you ever feel the ground shaking?
- Drop to the ground.
- Cover your head and neck with your arms.
- Hold on until the shaking stops.
Remember, staying calm and knowing what to do is super important! 💪
Let’s hope everyone in Chile is safe and sound. If you want to learn more about earthquakes and how they happen, it’s a great topic to explore! 📚
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
