Wednesday evening, a 5.5 magnitude quake was reported near San Antonio, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which shook the area at 01:39 UTC (20:39 local time), was centered approximately 88 km west of San Antonio. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. 4 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, saying they experienced the quake.

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 and liquefaction 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 7.9 earthquake 91 km northeast of this event struck Valparaiso, Chile on March 3, 1985 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 2,737,000 at intensity VI and 5,319,000 at intensity VII, resulting in a reported 177 fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey