Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Northern Chile, GFZ Reports

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile at a depth of 178 km, reported by GFZ.

An earthquake registering a magnitude of 5.7 occurred in northern Chile on Thursday, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 178 kilometers (approximately 110.6 miles).

This earthquake adds to the ongoing occurrences in the region, highlighting the seismic activity that can be prevalent in Chile, a country often impacted by geological movements due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire.

The recent earthquake of magnitude 5.7 in northern Chile, as reported by GFZ, underscores the region’s vulnerability to seismic events. With a considerable depth of 178 kilometers, the quake emphasizes the persistent geological activity that characterizes Chile’s landscape.

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