Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes central Chile, shaking Santiago
The shallow quake was felt across central Chile, with officials reporting no immediate tsunami threat and a USGS Green alert for low damage risk.
- A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck offshore Valparaiso, Chile, at 4:34 p.m. local time on Sunday at a depth of 16 kilometers, according to preliminary data from the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre .
- Chile experiences frequent seismic activity because the country sits along the boundary between the Nazca and South American tectonic plates, making strong earthquakes relatively common in this region.
- Shaking was felt across the region, including in Valparaiso and Santiago, while The USGS issued a Green alert indicating low likelihood of major casualties or economic losses.
- No tsunami threat exists from the earthquake, and the population in Chile resides largely in earthquake-resistant structures, though vulnerable adobe and masonry buildings exist in affected areas.
- Secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction remain a concern in Chile, as authorities monitor conditions that have historically contributed to losses in previous seismic events.
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