VOICED : Al menos dos muertos en terremoto en Chile

A powerful 8.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern and central Chile, causing casualties and prompting a tsunami alert. The epicenter was near Illapel, and the tremors were felt as far as Argentina. Personal accounts describe the fear and chaos during the event. Despite the earthquake, basic services in Santiago remained operational. The event is compared to the 2010 earthquake, which had a higher death toll.

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Chile?

• 8.8

• 9.0

• 8.3

• 7.5

Where was the epicenter of the earthquake located?

• Illapel

• Valparaíso

• Concepción

• Santiago

How did people describe the movement during the earthquake?

• Gentle and smooth

• Erratic and unpredictable

• Sideways and then jerky

• Up and down only

Which countries were initially included in the tsunami warning?

• Chile and Bolivia

• Chile and Argentina

• Chile and Peru

• Chile and Brazil

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Chile in 2010?

• 9.1

• 7.8

• 8.8

• 8.3