Small country in population, not length (over 4000 km). The previous major earthquake in Chile (Iquique) didn't affect the central and southern regions at all.

Small country in population, not length (over 4000 km). The previous major earthquake in Chile (Iquique) didn't affect the central and southern regions at all. Besides, the fact that authorities care about earthquake prevention doesn't mean that consumers do (not at the time of buying property, anyway)