Medium intensity earthquake was perceived in the central area

An earthquake of medium intensity was perceived after 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.