SANTIAGO: In the early hours of Saturday, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 rattled an area located 230 km west of Puerto Chacabuco, Chile, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The seismic event occurred at 04:49:45 GMT, with the epicenter initially identified at 45.76 degrees south latitude and 75.74 degrees west longitude. The earthquake’s depth was determined to be 16.2 km.
No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been released, and local authorities are monitoring the situation closely. Earthquakes are relatively common in this seismically active region, and residents are urged to stay vigilant and follow any safety guidelines provided by the relevant authorities.
