On Wednesday 30th January the state of Chile was under a severe earthquake of 6.7 magnitude as recorded on the Richter scale. The shocks were so high that they shook the buildings of the capital Santiago. Chile is on the location where tectonic plates are disturbed and earthquakes strike Chile frequently.
Normal drills and trainings are given at the schools and offices in order that people do not create panic in the state which will create chaos. One of the greatest earthquakes hit in Chile was in 2010 when earthquake of around 8.8 Magnitude struck the coast of central Chile. The 27th February 2010 earthquake is still counted as the sixth largest earthquake of all times as it took many lives and caused damage of billions of dollars.
The recent earthquake caused troubled to the people as it is reported that a 50 year old got terrified and died due to heart attack.