Moderate 5.1 Magnitude Quake Shakes Northern Chile Regions

A moderate earthquake registered at 11:10 p.m. local time on Friday, shaking several northern regions of Chile. The tremor, with a magnitude of 5.1, was felt across the Antofagasta, Atacama, and Coquimbo regions.

The epicenter of the earthquake was pinpointed 19 kilometers southwest of Punitaqui, a town within the Coquimbo Region. The event occurred at a relatively shallow depth, contributing to the intensity of the shaking felt by residents.

Fortunately, the seismic event did not pose a tsunami threat. The Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Navy (SHOA) issued a statement confirming that the earthquake's characteristics did not meet the necessary conditions to generate a tsunami along Chile's extensive coastline.

Authorities are currently assessing the impact of the earthquake. The National System for Disaster Prevention and Response is evaluating any potential damage to people, essential services, or infrastructure resulting from the tremor. As of now, no significant damage or injuries have been widely reported.

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the characteristics of the earthquake DO NOT meet the necessary conditions to generate a tsunami on the coasts of Chile.