A strong earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale has struck the Atacama region in northern Chile, resulting in significant power outages affecting more than 20,000 individuals, according to local authorities.

The quake occurred approximately 54 kilometers south of the city of Diego de Almagro, as reported by the national seismic monitoring center.

President Gabriel Boric stated on social media platform X that no injuries have been reported to date.

Local media showcased images of shattered windows and portions of walls that had collapsed in the city of Copiapó, located around 800 kilometers north of the capital, Santiago.

Miguel Ortiz, the deputy director of emergency management at the National Disaster Prevention Agency, noted that the earthquake caused power outages for 23,000 subscribers in the region and reported minor landslides.

Chile is recognized as one of the most seismically active countries globally, as it lies at the convergence of three tectonic plates: Nazca, South America, and Antarctica.

In 1960, a devastating earthquake measuring 9.5 struck the southern city of Valdivia, resulting in over 9,000 fatalities.

In 2010, another massive earthquake, with a magnitude of 8.8, triggered a tsunami that claimed the lives of more than 520 people.