A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck 50 kilometres (31.07 miles) from Coquimbo, Chile, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. No tsunami alert has been issued.
M6.2 #earthquake (#sismo) strikes 50 km SW of #Coquimbo (#Chile) 7 min ago. Effects reported by eyewitnesses: pic.twitter.com/F6YKUOkfU4
— EMSC (@LastQuake) September 6, 2020
The US Geological Survey (USGS) preliminarily reported a 6.4-magnitude earthquake 47 kilometres northeast of Coquimbo.
A local resident has shared a video purportedly depicting the objects in his home trembling the moment the quake began.
A #strong 6.2 #earthquake #Terremoto #Temblor #Sismo near Coquimbo #Chile right now 🚨 no #tsunami Alert pic.twitter.com/pWgyQV4ho5
— Angel Elemiah *️⃣ (@MaximoSPQR) September 6, 2020
According to the Richter scale, 6.0-magnitude earthquakes are considered "strong", and can cause moderate to severe damage to poorly built structures.
