Massive 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Chile

[Judi Lynn]

Paul Harper
Sunday 29 Sep 2019 5:59 pm



The location of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake which hit off coast of Chile A massive 6.8 magnitude earthquake has struck off Chile’s coast today, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Buildings in the capital city of Santiago were swaying from the tremor around lunchtime. In Constitucion, the cathedral was evacuated, but there were no reports of damage.

The epicenter of the quake was recorded as 41 miles southwest of the city of Constitución and was felt across large parts of the South American country.

The quake was recorded at around 10.57am local time (3.57pm BST), according to USGS.

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[Judi Lynn]

1. Strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake off Chile coast: USGS

Issued on: 29/09/2019 - 19:25



Santiago (AFP)

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific off the coast of Chile on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

"There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage," the USGS said of the earthquake, which it earlier reported as a magnitude 7.2, and which occurred 41 miles (66 kilometers) west-southwest of Constitucion, Chile.

Chile's National Seismological Center (CSN) put the quake at 6.6 magnitude.

Despite the tremor's strength, there were no reports of injuries, impacts to basic services or damage to infrastructure, according to Chile's National Emergency Office (ONEMI).

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