NOR LÍPEZ, Potosi Department—A 5.4 magnitude quake was registered near Ollagüe Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor shook the area at 05:41 UTC (01:41 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 100 km east of Ollagüe and occurred at a depth of 195 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form. 5 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, indicating they felt the tremor. The USGS DYFI report indicates that several people in and around the Iquique area felt 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 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.

Historical information
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake 352 km west of this event struck UK on June 21, 1981 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 170,000 at intensity VI and 6,000 at intensity VII, resulting in a reported 10 fatalities.

Last week’s quake

Last week, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake was detected in the region, with the event occurring near Atocha six days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey