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Magnitude 6.0 quake hits off northern Chilean coast - USGS

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the northern coast of Chile on Friday, the US Geological Survey said.

 

It said the quake's epicenter was located 20.5 miles (32 km) below the seabed, 87 miles (140 km) southwest of Antofagasta.

 

Chile, located on the so-called Pacific ring of fire, is prone to earthquakes.

 

 


פרסום ראשון: 11.27.15, 23:25