5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Chile

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile, reported by GFZ. The quake occurred at a depth of 178 km, indicating it was a deep-focus event.

On Thursday, a significant earthquake registering a magnitude of 5.7 occurred in northern Chile, as reported by the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 178 kilometers (approximately 110.6 miles) beneath the Earth’s surface, indicating it was a deep-focus earthquake that typically causes less surface damage compared to shallower quakes.

The earthquake in northern Chile, recorded at a depth of 178 kilometers, was significant due to its magnitude of 5.7. Despite the depth potentially mitigating surface damage, it emphasizes the need for constant monitoring of seismic activity in the region.

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