2014 Iquique earthquake, Earthquake in Chile
The 2014 Iquique earthquake struck off the coast of Chile with a magnitude of 8.2.
It led to a tsunami alert for all of South American Pacific coast.
Chileans commemorate this event as a reminder of their resilience against natural disasters.
Tourists should familiarize themselves with local emergency procedures when visiting seismic regions.
Featured prominently on English Wikipedia, providing extensive coverage of the quake.
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