Earthquake Rattles Valparaíso: Magnitude 6.0 Jolt Strikes the Coast of Central Chile

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of central Chile on Sunday evening, sending tremors through the densely populated Valparaíso region and renewing concerns about the nation’s high seismic vulnerability.

Earthquake Rattles Valparaíso: Magnitude 6.0 Jolt Strikes the Coast of Central Chile. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of central Chile on Sunday evening, sending tremors through the densely populated Valparaíso region and renewing concerns about the nation’s high seismic vulnerability. The quake, which occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m. local time, had its epicentre approximately 23 to 28 kilometres west of the coastal city of Quintero, according to data from Chile’s National Seismological Centre (CSN). While the shaking was widely felt across the region, including in the capital city of Santiago, initial reports from local authorities indicate that there were no immediate casualties or significant structural damage. Emergency protocols were activated across the Valparaíso region as a precautionary measure, but officials qui...