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6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chile, EMSC Says

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According to seismologists, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 44 kilometres. 11.09.2020, Sputnik International

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6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chile, EMSC Says

07:53 GMT 11.09.2020 (Updated: 08:17 GMT 11.09.2020)

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According to seismologists, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 44 kilometres.

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake has struck near the coast of Northern Chile. No tsunami alert has been issued.

Felt #earthquake (#sismo) M6.3 strikes 136 km S of #Iquique (#Chile) 19 min ago. Please report to: https://t.co/jQLqfzVjsT pic.twitter.com/au780fyIML
— EMSC (@LastQuake) September 11, 2020

No possible casualties or damage have been reported so far.

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.