The time of the terrible earthquake of 7.7 on the Richter scale in Chile [video]

Earthquake of 7.7 degrees on the Richter scale occurred some time ago in Chile…
The epicenter of the earthquake on the basis of the data of the american geological institute is located in 77 km to the southwest of Puerto Quellon.
The warning centre tsunami, the Pacific issued a warning for possible waves up to 1000 miles from the epicenter of the earthquake.
The country’s authorities are asking residents of coastal areas to evacuate their homes.

At the same time, the services αντιμετωπίσης emergency of Chile reduced the level of risk of causing τσουνάμ in the region of Los Lagos. According to the same source, currently, there are no reports of any casualties from the strong earthquake.
Initially, the authorities issued warnings for tsunami in the coastal areas affected, resulting in the removal of about 4,000 inhabitants in the region of Los Lagos, according to police. Two hours after the earthquake, the authorities have removed the alarm, as announced by the director of the Onemi, Ricardo Toro. The service of emergency, however, recommended to the citizens as a precautionary measure not to approach the coast at a distance of 100 meters.
According to the Onemi, “there are no human casualties” according to initial information available. The earthquake has caused interruptions in the power grid, and problems in communications. A lot of houses suffered slight damage, specified. “A lot of strength and courage to their compatriots affected by the earthquake in Τσιλοέ and other areas in the south!” was the message written by president Michelle Μπασελέτ in her account on Twitter.
The earthquake caused concern among the residents on Christmas day. On social networking sites many users hanged up video where lighting columns and furniture shaken by the earthquake. In other recorded video products that fall on the floor from the shelves of supermarkets.

Due to the large size of the earthquake, the Warning Centre Tsunami in the Pacific (PTWC) has issued a warning for the sea area within a radius of 1,000 km around the epicenter of the quake. A similar warning is issued and the Navy of Chile.

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