SANTIAGO, Chile — A 6.4 magnitude earthquake rattled the central region of Chile on Friday evening, yet there were no immediate indications of damage, and authorities confirmed that a tsunami was not a threat.

According to data from the United States Geological Survey, the seismic event struck at 7:38 p.m. local time (23:38 GMT) with its epicenter located 41 kilometers (approximately 25 miles) east-southeast of Molina, at a depth of 110 kilometers.

Residents in both central and northern Chile, including those in the capital city, Santiago, reported feeling the tremor. The Chilean National System for Disaster Prevention and Response stated that there were no accounts of damage or emergencies following the quake.

Chile’s oceanographic agency further clarified that the quake did not fulfill the necessary criteria to trigger a tsunami along the South American coastline.

Situated within the Pacific Ring of Fire, Chile experiences significant seismic activity, making it one of the most earthquake-prone nations globally.