A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Thursday, the German Research Center for Geosciences reported.
The GFZ revealed that the quake originated 178 kilometers (about 110 miles) beneath the Earth’s surface, deep within a seismically active zone in the Andes Mountains.
This area is known for frequent tremors caused by the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate.
Although the tremor was felt across multiple northern provinces, Chilean officials confirmed there were no reports of serious injuries or significant damage.
Emergency services remained on alert but noted no major incidents.
Experts suggest that the considerable depth of the earthquake played a key role in minimizing its effects on the surface.
In a brief address, Chile’s National Emergency Office assured the public that “the country’s infrastructure remains intact and that all critical services, including transportation and utilities, continue to operate normally.”
