A magnitude 6.4 earthquake shakes Chile but there are no reports of damage

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Published December 13, 2024 5:55 PM

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken central Chile but there have been no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami had been ruled out. The United States Geological Survey said the quake occurred at 7:38 p.m. local time at a depth of 110 kilometers. Its epicenter was 41 kilometers east-southeast of the town of Molina. The quake was felt in the central and northern regions of Chile, including in the capital Santiago. The Chilean National System for Disaster Prevention and Response said there were no reports of damage. evaluating the situation for possible damages. Chile’s oceanographic service ruled out a tsunami.

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