CACHAPOAL, O’Higgins — Thursday afternoon, a 5.0 magnitude quake was recorded near Machalí, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was reported that a tremor hit the region at 21:34 UTC (17:34 local time). The epicenter was situated about 27 km northeast of Machalí, at a depth of 7 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 12 responses on its online form so far, from people saying they experienced the quake. According to the USGS DYFI report, weak shaking was registered and several people in Santiago and the surrounding area reported experiencing the tremor.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey