An earthquake with a magnitude of 5 on the Richter scale hit on Wednesday the Antofagasta province, northern Chile. The epicenter of the earthquake occurred 82 km from the city of Ollague, at a depth of 102.5 km, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. There have been no reports of casualties or material damage as a result of the earthquake. In 2010, a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile, killing 500 people and triggering a tsunami. Chile is located along the Ring of Fire where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. Source: Qatar News Agency
5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Chile
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