Chile's Coquimbo port remains closed
Another magnitude quake hit Santiago Monday
The earthquake occurred some 130 miles (210 kilometers) to the northwest of Santiago, USGS reported on Monday. Buildings were also shaken in Santiago, Reuters reported citing witnesses.
There have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries, and the quake did not generate the necessary conditions for creating a tsunami, Reuters reported, citing emergency services.
The quake is the latest tremor in a series of aftershocks that followed a massive earthquake in the same area last week. An 8.3 quake hit Chile at that time, which generated a destructive tsunami and killed at least 13 people.
Port of Coquimbo
Chile's Coquimbo port remains closed following last Wednesday's (Sep 16) 8.3-magnitutde earthquake and ensuing tsunami, as the port facilities appear to have borne the brunt of the effects.
Damages are most severe at Coquimbo's passenger terminal, administrative buildings and at customs' offices, local news outlet El Día reported.
In a first inspection, Coquimbo's principal pier appears to have withstood the effects of the quake, although a comprehensive review of damage at the port will be completed this week, according to the daily.
Meanwhile, Chile's public works minister Alberto Undurraga toured the city of Coquimbo to assess damage and said that efforts to remove debris from the flooding has progressed 25%.
It is not yet known how long it will take to remove ships that washed ashore at Coquimbo, as specialized cranes must be brought in for the task, Undurraga stated.