A 6.0 magnitude quake rocked near Valparaíso on Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck the area at 21:34 UTC (16:34 local time). It occurred at a depth of 25 km with the epicenter about 33 km northwest of Valparaíso.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 155 responses on its online form so far, from people indicating they felt light to moderate shaking. The USGS DYFI report indicates that residents in cities such as Puente Alto, Santiago and San Bernardo experienced the quake.

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 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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey