FILE | April 2, 2015: A Second 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits the Day After April 1 • El Sol de Iquique

Eleven years ago, the residents of Iquique and Alto Hospicio faced days of intense seismic activity that tested their strength and resilience. After the strong 8.2 magnitude earthquake that struck the region on April 1, 2014, another magnitude 7.6 quake struck again just minutes before midnight on April 2. Although smaller than the main event, this earthquake was also felt with great intensity, causing concern among residents of the region. SECO…