Moderate Earthquake Shakes Chilean Coast

An earthquake measuring 5.5 magnitude struck off the coast of Antofagasta in Chile. The tremor was recorded at a depth of approximately 51 kilometers. Initially, it was measured at 6.1 magnitude but later downgraded.

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Antofagasta, Chile, on Tuesday, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

The tremor was recorded at a depth of 51 kilometers (31.69 miles), providing significant but not severe shaking.

EMSC initially reported the magnitude as 6.1 before correcting it to 5.5.

(With inputs from agencies.)