SANTIAGO, Jun 7 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.4, struck northern Chile yesterday, causing power outages in several areas, but no immediate reports of casualties, local authorities said.
According to the National Seismological Centre of the University of Chile, the quake occurred at 1:15 p.m. local time (1715 GMT), 54 kilometres south of Diego de Almagro, in the northern region of Atacama, about 950 kilometres north of Santiago.
The earthquake struck at a depth of 65 kilometres and was felt in nearby towns.
Local media reported electricity outages in affected areas, and officials said, a more detailed assessment would be released later in the day.
Chile’s Navy Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service, ruled out any tsunami risk.
The National Disaster Prevention and Response System is continuing to assess potential damage to people, infrastructure, and essential services.– NNN-PRENSA LATINA
