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Medium intensity earthquake was perceived in the central area

An earthquake of medium intensity was perceived following 08:00 hours in the regions of Coquimbo, Valparaiso and Metropolitanas reported from both areas.

As detailed by the National Seismological Center (CSN), the telluric movement was 5,1 Richter at a depth of 34 kilometers 48 kilometers southwest of Los Vilos.

Onemi, meanwhile, reported that the intensity ranged between II and IV Mercalli:

Coquimbo Region

  • Cinnamon: II
  • Pichidangui: III

Valparaiso Region

  • Carob tree: II
  • Casablanca: IV
  • Limache: III
  • Puchuncaví­: V
  • Valparaí­so: V
  • German Village: III

Metropolitan region

  • The Mount: III
  • The Counts: III
  • High Bridge: III
  • Santiago: II
  • Tiltil: III

O’Higgins Region

  • Barns: III
  • Mostazal: IV

At least 24 earthquakes have been recorded since 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday in Los Vilos, according to the CSN. The strongest of them was this morning, followed by one that occurred at 11:45 p.m. and 2:54 a.m. on Wednesday, both measuring 5.0 Richter.

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