6.7 magnitude earthquake rattles Chile

Coquimbo [Chile], Jan 20 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 on the Richter scale struck the region near the coast of Coquimbo on Sunday.

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the tremblor was situated at a depth of 53 kilometers and struck off near the coast at 1:37 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).

No tsunami warning has been issued and no casualties or damage to property has been reported so far.

Further details in the matter are awaited. (ANI)