A powerful earthquake of 7.4 on the Richter scale in the north of Chile and the border of Argentina

reported by Mehr News Agency According to ABC News, the US Geological Survey announced the occurrence of a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 in the north of Chile and the border of this country with Argentina.

The epicenter of this earthquake was reported at a depth of 117 km, 45 km southeast of San Pedro de Atacama. According to the US Geological Survey, the great depth of the epicenter probably reduced the intensity of the earthquakes.

Details about the victims or possible injuries of this earthquake have not yet been reported. According to ABC, this earthquake has not activated the tsunami warning.