TAMARUGAL, Tarapacá — According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.4 magnitude quake occurred near Ollagüe Saturday morning.

At 12:18 UTC (09:18 local time), the region was struck by a tremor. The earthquake jolted at a depth of 90 km, with its epicenter about 75 km west of Ollagüe.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 15 responses on its online form so far, from people indicating they felt the tremor. The USGS DYFI report shows that residents in a few cities, such as Iquique and Calama, experienced weak to light shaking from 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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey