ONEMI has faced severe criticism after the 2010 Chile earthquake , the largest earthquake in Chile since the 1960 Valdivia earthquake . Criticism include the lack of coordination with other authorities and the SHOA ( Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Chilean Navy ) . ONEMI , SHOA and the government have been accused of the initial neglect of the tsunami warning sent by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center , which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians . Currently several of the members from the SHOA and ONEMI are facing trial in the Chilean justice
2010 Chile earthquake
2010 Chile earthquake
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