A 6.3 magnitude quake rocked near Vallenar on Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor slammed the area at 13:39 UTC (10:39 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was approximately 71 km west of Vallenar and occurred at a depth of 24 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. 34 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, saying they felt moderate shaking. Residents reported experiencing the tremor in several cities, including Santiago, Mendoza and Viña del Mar according to the USGS DYFI report.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means 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.

Past week’s quake

On Mar. 7, one more magnitude 4.9 quake was recorded nearby, also close to Vallenar.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey