Chile: M5.7 Earthquake Hits Tarapacá Region

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Chile's Tarapacá region at 11:50 PM on Sunday, May 25, at a depth of 103 km, as reported by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

Chile: Large Fire Erupts At Historic San Francisco Church In Iquique 3

On Friday, October 11, a large fire broke out at the San Francisco Church, a historic church in Iquique, which was declared a National Historical Monument in 1994. The cause of the fire is unknown as of writing.

Chile: Large Fire Erupts At Historic San Francisco Church In Iquique 2

On Friday, October 11, a large fire broke out at the San Francisco Church, a historic church in Iquique, which was declared a National Historical Monument in 1994. The cause of the fire is unknown as of writing.

Chile: Large Fire Erupts At Historic San Francisco Church In Iquique

On Friday, October 11, a large fire broke out at the San Francisco Church, a historic church in Iquique, which was declared a National Historical Monument in 1994. The cause of the fire is unknown as of writing.

Chile: 7.4 Magnitude Temblor Strikes Antofagasta 5

A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile in the Antofagasta region on Thursday night, July 18, near the border with Argentina and Bolivia. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) initially reported the magnitude at 6.8 but was upgraded later to 7.3. The USGS pegged the quake at 7.4. No reports of damage, injury or casualty as of writing. This is a developing story.

Chile: 7.4 Magnitude Temblor Strikes Antofagasta 4

A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile in the Antofagasta region on Thursday night, July 18, near the border with Argentina and Bolivia. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) initially reported the magnitude at 6.8 but was upgraded later to 7.3. The USGS pegged the quake at 7.4. No reports of damage, injury, or casualty as of writing. This is a developing story.

APEC ministers encourage more flexible exchange rate regimes

APEC ministers encourage more flexible exchange rate regimes

SANTIAGO, Chile - Japanese Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki (L), along with other finance ministers from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries, pose for a group photo after the end of the two-day meeting, wearing traditional Chilean ponchos and hats, at the Tarapaca vineyard in the town of Isla de Maipo, a tourist area outside of Santiago on Sept. 3.

APEC ministers encourage more flexible exchange rate regimes

APEC ministers encourage more flexible exchange rate regimes

SANTIAGO, Chile - Japanese Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki (L), along with other finance ministers from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries, pose for a group photo after the end of the two-day meeting, wearing traditional Chilean ponchos and hats, at the Tarapaca vineyard in the town of Isla de Maipo, a tourist area outside of Santiago on Sept. 3. (Kyodo)