Earthquake of 6.5 magnitude hits Coquimbo
14, Jun 2019
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CONTEXT:
- An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale rattled Chile’s coast near the coastal city of Coquimbo.
- No casualties have been reported yet. The quake hit an earthquake-prone area at the depth of 10 km and 82 km west of Coquimbo. Further details are awaited.