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Northern Chile shaken by powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake
13 March 2026 20:36
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Chile, the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reports.
The tremor occurred at 10:39 a.m. local time in the Atacama Desert. The epicenter was located 59 kilometres southwest of Vallenar, a city of roughly 45,000 residents. The quake originated at a depth of 22 kilometres.
Authorities have not yet reported any damage or casualties resulting from the earthquake. Residents in nearby areas reported feeling strong shaking, though no immediate emergency alerts or evacuations were issued.
By Vafa Guliyeva
Caliber.Az
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