 The earthquake caused damage throughout Central Chile, from Illapel to Talca.There were several destructive fires in El Almendral (from Plaza de la Victoria to Cerro Barón), Mercado Cardonal, Teatro de la Victoria (Victory Theatre), the Intendencia, the Maritime Government in Sotomayor Square and the Fiscal Dock at the port.The earthquake was also felt in Santiago, the capital of Chile.