An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck northern Chile on Thursday.
According to the German Research Center for Geosciences, GFZ, the tremor registered a magnitude of 5.7 and struck at a depth of 178 kilometers (approximately 110 miles) beneath the Earth’s surface.
GFZ said the earthquake’s epicenter is situated within the tectonically active region of the Andes, where seismic activity is frequent due to the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate.
Local authorities in Chile, confirmed that while the quake was felt across several northern provinces, emergency services have not received reports of major structural damage or injuries.
According to experts, the depth of the quake likely helped reduce its surface impact.
In a brief statement, Chile’s National Emergency Office reassured citizens, stating that the country’s infrastructure remains intact and that all critical services, including transportation and utilities, continue to operate normally.
