LIMARÍ PROVINCE, Coquimbo — According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.6 magnitude quake jolted near Ovalle Wednesday morning.

A tremor struck the area at 11:43 UTC (08:43 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated roughly 28 km west-southwest of Ovalle and occurred at a depth of 51 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 29 reports via its online form from people who report they felt the tremor. The USGS DYFI report indicates that several people in and around the Santiago area experienced weak shaking during the earthquake.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and rubble/field stone masonry construction.

Two earthquakes nearby last week

Over the past week, the region has experienced two quakes exceeding magnitude 2.5, both centered in the same area. The larger, a 4.9 magnitude event, was recorded two days ago, while the other, at magnitude 4.4, hit on October 12.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey