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Seismic Activity Reported Across Mexico, Chile, and Colombia

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3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Chile · Colombia

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  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)

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Multiple earthquakes were recorded across Latin America on August 29. In Mexico, the National Seismological Service reported a 4.0 magnitude quake in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, at 02:04 hours with a depth of 17.0 km. Another 3.4 magnitude quake occurred at 04:57 hours near Huetamo, Michoacán. Authorities also noted that over 2,000 aftershocks have followed a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Chiapas on July 17. In Chile, several tremors were recorded including a 4.1 magnitude event 82 km west of San Antonio de los Cobres and a 3.8 magnitude event 32 km west of Pichidangui. In Colombia, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck Medio San Juan in Chocó, which triggered mobile device alerts. A separate 3.6 magnitude quake was reported in Colombia on the night of August 28. Regional authorities in Mexico, Chile, and Colombia provided safety guidelines, advising citizens to remain calm, identify safe zones, and prepare emergency kits.

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