In an article titled "What type of wood are we made of? ," Ricardo Carbone, a blogger, professor, and Director of the Center for Social Reflection and Action at Alberto Hurtado University, argues that the quake exposed major social problems, and that it brought down the facades and appearances of Chilean society.
Katika makala yenye kichwa "Tumetengenezwa kwa mbao za aina gani? ," Ricardo Klome, mwanablogu, profesa, na Mkurugenzi wa Kituo cha Maoni ya Kijamii katika Chuo Kikuu cha Alberto Hussado, wanabisha kwamba tetemeko hilo lilifichua matatizo makubwa ya kijamii, na kwamba lilishusha sura na kuonekana kwa jamii ya Chile.