Strong earthquake hits off coast of central Chile
SANTIAGO. February 14. KAZNFORM An earthquake measuring 6.6 magnitude on the Richter scale hit off the coast of central-southern Chile Monday, causing no casualties or material damage; Kazinform refers to Xinhua.
According to the information published by the U.S. Geology Survey (USGS) on its website, the quake took place at 0340 GMT and the epicenter was located offshore Maule.
So far there have been no reports of casualties or material damage. The National Office of Emergencies of Chile denied the risk of tsunami soon after the earthquake.
A few hours ago, an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale shook Bio Bio in central-southern Chile Sunday, leaving no injuries or material damage.
Also on Sunday, another two quakes, measuring 5.8 magnitude and 5.6 magnitude respectively, rattled the Bio Bio region; Kazinform cites Xinhua.
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