An earthquake has shaken the Chilean capital, causing people to flee into the streets, but there are no initial reports of damage. 

The University of Chile says the quake had a magnitude of 5.7 and took place at 2:22 pm (1722 GMT). 

It was centered about 84 kilometres from Santiago and 6 kilometres from the city of Los Andes.

A magnitude-8.8 quake and tsunami in central Chile in February 2010 killed more than 500 people