Chile: A 5.5-magnitude earthquake off the coast of the southern biome at around 16:57 GMT on March 14.

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It happened

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of the southern biome at around 16:57 GMT on March 14. The epicenter was about 162 kilometers (101 miles) west-southwest of Lebu. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 5 kilometers (3 miles), and a slight tremor may have been felt in the coastal areas of Bio-Bio, La Araucanía and Los Rios regions. There were no initial reports of damage or injuries as a result of the earthquake; However, no significant harm is likely. It can take several hours for authorities to make comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Mild aftershocks are likely in the coming days. The event prompted no tsunami warnings.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the earthquake area to check for damage. Minor disruptions may occur during closures, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utilities outages are possible, particularly near the epicenter.

advice

Out of an abundance of caution, consider evacuating multi-story buildings in which the vibrations occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitoring and planning for aftershocks.

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