Quake Rumbles Tarapaca: Chile's Deep Tremor

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit Chile's Tarapaca region. The quake occurred at a depth of 131 kilometers, reducing surface shaking impacts as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Chile's Tarapaca region on Tuesday, as confirmed by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The seismic event was recorded at a considerable depth of 131 kilometers, which notably reduced any significant surface tremors.

The precise location and depth were crucial factors assessed by the EMSC, indicating diminished potential for extensive damage. Such depth in the earth's crust often mitigates the severity of shaking felt on the surface.

While tremors were registered, the geographic attributes may have spared the region from greater impact, illustrating the complex nature of seismic activity and its variable effects based on depth and geography.

(With inputs from agencies.)