Coquimbo:An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck on Wednesday northwest of the city of Coquimbo, Chile.

According to Qatar News Agency, the US Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Chile frequently experiences earthquakes and volcanic activity due to its location along the Ring of Fire. In 2010, the country was hit by an 8.8-magnitude earthquake followed by a tsunami, which resulted in approximately 500 fatalities in central and southern regions.