NOR LÍPEZ, Potosi Department—the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.4 magnitude quake occurred close to Ollagüe Thursday morning.

The tremor hit at 05:41 UTC (01:41 local time), with its epicenter situated about 100 km east of Ollagüe and a depth of 195 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 5 responses on its online form so far, from people saying they felt the quake. According to the USGS DYFI report, weak shaking was detected and several people in Iquique and the surrounding area reported experiencing the tremor.

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 346 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.

Past week’s quake

Over the last week, there has been one quake of magnitude 2.5 centered nearby. Six days ago, it was registered near Atocha.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey