Strong quake strikes central Chile: US geologists

A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake has rattled central Chile, the US Geological Survey said.

A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake has rattled central Chile, the US Geological Survey said.

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The epicenter of Wednesday's quake was located off the Chilean coast in the Pacific Ocean 315 kilometers west--southwest of the capital Santiago at a depth of 6.7 kilometers, the USGS said.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

In February, a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile, sparking a huge tsunami that killed over 500 people and swept away entire villages. That disaster caused an estimated 30 billion dollars in damage.