TAMARUGAL, Tarapacá — at midday on Sunday, a 5.7 magnitude quake was detected close to La Tirana, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit the area at 16:23 UTC (13:23 local time). It occurred at a depth of 114 km with the epicenter situated roughly 79 km east-northeast of La Tirana.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form. 25 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, saying they felt the quake. The USGS DYFI report shows that people in a few cities, including Arica and Iquique, experienced light to moderate shaking from 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 highly vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall and reinforced/confined masonry construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey