INSIDE COSTARICA.COM | LATIN AMERICA NEWS BRIEFS | Monday 28 March 2011

5.7 Quake Rocks Central Chile



Santiago, Chile - A 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook four regions of central Chile on Monday, including the capital.



The telluric movement occurred at 03:11 local time and it epicenter was located 45 kilometers (28 miles) underground, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) southeast of Santa Cruz, within the O Higgins region, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Santiago.



The University of Chile Seismology Service stated the earthquake also affected the regions of Maule, Valparaiso and Metropolitana, where the city is located, and where people living in high-rise buildings felt it strongly.



According to the National Emergency Office, there were no casualties or damages as a consequence of the strong quake.



Located in the Pacific's volcanic belt, Chile is considered to be the country with the most seismic activity in the world.







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