Earthquake in Chile: 5.9 Magnitude Quake Hits 52 Km SW of Canete

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted 52 km SW of Canete, Chile at 0323 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Earthquake Representational Image (File Photo)

Beijing, December 24: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted 52 km SW of Canete, Chile at 0323 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Earthquake in Chile: Quake of Magnitude 6.6 Strikes Atacama Region, Strong Tremors Felt in Neighbouring Argentina

The epicenter, with a depth of 11.8 km, was initially determined to be at 38.08 degrees south latitude and 73.88 degrees west longitude, Xinhua News Agency reported.

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