Magnitude 6.3 quake hits central Chile, no major damage seen


  • World
  • Wednesday, 10 Feb 2016

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of central Chile on Tuesday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey said, although there were no immediate reports of major damage.

The quake, centred 48 miles (79 km) southwest of Coquimbo, was around 20 miles (32 km) below the seabed. It struck at 9:33 p.m. (0033 GMT).

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