A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake shook Chile on Thursday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, with aftershocks likely to follow in the coming days. Aftershocks, which can be of equal or larger magnitude than the initial earthquake, can continue to impact already affected areas. The U.S.G.S. is monitoring the situation closely and may update the shake-severity map as more data becomes available. Residents in the region are advised to stay prepared and informed in case of further seismic activity.
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