A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck the Antofagasta region on Monday morning, April 13. The tremor was recorded at 9:08 a.m. in the northern part of the country.
The National Seismological Center at the University of Chile reported that the quake occurred at a depth of 34 kilometers. The epicenter was located 13 kilometers northeast of Caleta El Cobre.
The area is situated near the border between Chile and Argentina. Seismic monitoring systems detected the movement immediately after it occurred.
Damage assessment in the area
The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) has initiated review protocols following the event. The agency is currently working to assess potential injuries and infrastructure damage.
Authorities are also monitoring the status of essential services in communities near the epicenter. The agency is working to determine if the earthquake caused any disruptions to water or electricity supplies.
“Assessments of potential injuries and damage to infrastructure and essential services are ongoing,” Senapred stated in an official release. The agency noted that results will be shared through the institution's incident and emergency reports.
Emergency teams are maintaining surveillance on the routes connecting the Caleta El Cobre area to the rest of the region. Technical inspections aim to rule out any additional risks to structures in the border area.
The date and time of this report correspond to official Chilean time. Senapred will provide updates as field work and on-site damage assessments progress.
