Magnitude 6.4 - CHILE-ARGENTINA BORDER REGION

[TrueAmerican]

A strong earthquake occurred at 13:41:29 (UTC) on Saturday, August 28, 2004. The magnitude 6.4 event has been located in the CHILE-ARGENTINA BORDER REGION. (This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.)

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/recenteqsww/Quakes/usmsat.htm

[TrueAmerican]

1. more

Strong quake hits Chile but no damage reported
28 Aug 2004 15:23:35 GMT

Source: Reuters

SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug 28 (Reuters) - A strong earthquake rocked central and southern Chile on Saturday, spreading alarm but causing no serious damage or injuries, according to preliminary reports from emergency officials.

The quake hit at 9:42 a.m. (1342 GMT) and had an intensity of 6.4 with an epicenter near Talca, a small town 150 miles (250 km) south of the capital Santiago, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Chilean emergency officials said electricity was cut off in the region closest to the epicenter and that they expected only minor damage to some buildings, such as broken windows.


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[Bluebear]

2. I bet it was Argentina celebrating Olympic gold!

Just kidding, I hope all is well, a remote region?