2015 Illapel earthquake, Earthquake in Chile
The 2015 Illapel earthquake had a magnitude of 8.3 Mw.
This seismic event struck central Chile on September 16, 2015.
Chilean architecture has been influenced by seismic activity over time.
After the earthquake, building codes in Chile were reviewed and updated.
It triggered a tsunami alert across the entire Pacific Ocean.
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