Northern Chile rocked by 6.2 magnitude earthquake

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the northern coast of Chile, the US Geological Survey has said.

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the northern coast of Chile, the US Geological Survey has said. The quake was located 63 miles northwest of the copper-exporting port of Iquique and had a depth of 7.1 miles.

There was no immediate threat of a tsunami, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Aftershocks of 5.2 and 5.5 magnitude were reported in the same area.

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