A M6.8 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Chile around 2:30 pm local time on Thursday, August 1, 2019.
The tremors were strong enough to be felt in the capital Santiago, some 167 kilometers to the northeast.
The epicenter of the powerful 6.8-magnitude quake was at the depth of about 10 kilometers.
Footage on social media showed light fixtures and furniture swaying in apartments. Here a few examples:
A strong 6.5 #earthquake #Terremoto #Temblor #Sismo near Santa Cruz #Chile right now ? pic.twitter.com/VwQ6aArLZM
— Máximo Alexander (@MaximoSPQR) August 1, 2019
??El Momento Exacto del Fuerte➡?#Sismo 6.6⚡ #CSN
— Temblor ⚡️ ___ (@ElLuchin1) August 1, 2019
desde #Pudahuel Aeropuerto Internacional
Sroprendio a Turistas Brasileños
?#Pichilemu 1 de AGOSTO
SUPERFICIAL ?13 Kms
R de #Ohiggins #SanAntonio #Valparaiso #Santiago #Chile??#Temblor #FelizJueves#Terremoto#Earthquake pic.twitter.com/hcFXguX9Fg
AHORA | Fuerte Sismo en Santiago de #Chile, desde San Bernardo. MUY LARGO EL MOVIMIENTO. Preliminar M5.8 #Temblor #Terremoto #Earthquake pic.twitter.com/tod4dB1Hud
— ⚠David de Zabedrosky? (@deZabedrosky) August 1, 2019
No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no reports of damage or casualties.
The strongest M6.8 earthquake was followed by a M4.9 and M5.8 minutes later. Always be ready!
[USGS]
