Magnitude 6.2 Quake Shakes Chile; No Damage Reported

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Santiago, Rajab 18, 1438, Apr 15, 2017, SPA -- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has shaken northern Chile, but officials say there are no reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake that struck at 5:19 a.m. local time (0819 GMT) was centered 42 miles (67 kilometers) east-southeast of San Pedro de Atacama in the arid north of the South American country. The epicenter was 84 miles (135 kilometers) below the surface, AP reported. Chile's National Emergency Office says there are no reports of damage to people, basic services or infrastructure. --SPA 20:34 LOCAL TIME 17:34 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w377321

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