Chile Hit By Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake - Seismologists

MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 17th July, 2020) A magnitude 5.9 earthquake was recorded in Chile on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

The tremors were recorded at 05:40 GMT. The epicenter was located 2.7 kilometers (1.67 miles) to the south-east of the port city of Iquique at a depth of 73.8 kilometers, according to the USGS.

No damage and injuries were reported, and no tsunami warning was issued.