Central Chile rocked by 6.9-magnitude quake — USGS

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SANTIAGO. KAZINFORM A major 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile on Monday, according to US geologists.

The earthquake, which hit at 6:30 pm local time (2130 GMT), was centered off the coast of the city of Valparaiso at a depth of 9.8 kilometers, according to the USGS.

The earthquake was originally measured 7.1 but was downgraded later.

Authorities urged residents to evacuate coastal areas as a precaution against a possible tsunami.

 

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