Shakemap of the earthquake, by the United States Geological Survey. A "sudden" and "terrifying" aftershock of the magnitude 8.8, February 27 earthquake hit central and southern Chile on Wednesday night. The aftershock, as reported by the Servicio Sismológico de la Universidad de Chile (University of Chile Seismological Service), had a magnitude of 5.8, and occurred at a depth of 32.6 kilometers (20.3 miles). It took place at 23:49:56 local time (Thursday 02:49:56 UTC). The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said it occurred at a depth of 7 km (4.4 miles). Universidad de Chile measurements placed the center of the earthquake under the Pacific Ocean, 153 km (96 miles) northwest of the coastal town of Constitución . The USGS reported it occurred off the coast of the Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins Region coast, 206 km (128 miles) west-northwest of Talca ; 244 kilometers (151 miles) north-northwest of Concepción ; 263 km (164 miles) southwest of Valparaíso ; and 313 km (195 miles) west-southwest of Santiago, the capital of the country. As reported by ONEMI , Chile's National Emergencies Office, the aftershock was felt throughout the Valparaíso (Mercalli III), Santiago Metropolitan (II, III, IV), O'Higgins (IV), Maule (III, IV, V), Bío Bío (II, III, IV) and La Araucanía regions (II, III), including cities such as Santiago, Viña del Mar, Lolol,  Santa Cruz, Curicó, Cauquenes, Chillán, and Temuco  . No damage or casualties were reported, and there was no disturbance to utilities.
Shakemap of the earthquake, by the United States Geological Survey. A "sudden" and "terrifying" aftershock of the magnitude 8.8, February 27 earthquake hit central and southern Chile on Wednesday night. The aftershock, as reported by the Servicio Sismológico de la (University of Chile Seismological Service), had a magnitude of 5.8, and occurred at a depth of 32.6 (20.3 miles). It took place at 23:49:56 local time (Thursday 02:49:56 UTC). The (USGS) said it occurred at a depth of 7 km (4.4 miles). Universidad de Chile measurements placed the center of the earthquake under the Pacific Ocean, 153 km (96 miles) northwest of the coastal town of . The USGS reported it occurred off the coast of the Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins Region coast, 206 km (128 miles) west-northwest of ; 244 kilometers (151 miles) north-northwest of ; 263 km (164 miles) southwest of ; and 313 km (195 miles) west-southwest of Santiago, the capital of the country. As reported by , Chile's National Emergencies Office, the aftershock was felt throughout the (Mercalli III), (II, III, IV), O'Higgins (IV), (III, IV, V), (II, III, IV) and regions (II, III), including cities such as Santiago, Viña del Mar, Lolol, w| Santa Cruz, Chile|Santa Cruz , , , , and . No damage or casualties were reported, and there was no disturbance to utilities.
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