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In 2010, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake and subsequent tsunami claimed 526 lives. (Image: Shutterstock)
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake in northern Chile. No immediate damage reported
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook northern Chile on Wednesday but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was registered at 20:48 local time (00:48 GMT), and its epicenter was 41 kilometers (25 miles) south-southwest of Coquimbo, Chile. The quake had a depth of 41 kilometers (25 miles).
Chile’s national emergency office did not report any damages or injuries. Chile is located in the so-called Ring of Fire in the Pacific and experiences frequent earthquakes.
In 2010, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake and subsequent tsunami claimed 526 lives.
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