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5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chile, EMSC Reports

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According to seismologists, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 62 kilometres. 28.10.2020, Sputnik International

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5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chile, EMSC Reports

05:26 GMT 28.10.2020 (Updated: 05:50 GMT 28.10.2020)

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According to seismologists, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 62 kilometres.

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake has struck 36 km west of Rauco, Chile, according to EMSC. No tsunami alert has been issued.

M5.5 #earthquake (#sismo) strikes 118 km SW of #Rancagua (#Chile) 24 min ago. Read eyewitnesses' stories & provide yours: https://t.co/WW5mYhzoQX
— EMSC (@LastQuake) October 28, 2020

No casualties or damage have been reported.

Chile is situated in the easternmost part of the Ring of Fire, a seismically active zone in the Pacific Ocean, where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur, including powerful ones.