Magnitude 6.5 quake hits off Chile, buildings shaking in Santiago
A 6.5 magnitude quake hit an area near Santiago, Chile on Monday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor reportedly shook buildings in the capital.
The earthquake happened some 130 miles (210 kilometers) to the northwest of Santiago, USGS reported on Monday. The epicenter of the quake was at 15.3 miles (24.7 kilometers) depth, USGS said.
A powerful 8.3 earthquake shook Chile on Wednesday, triggering a tsunami and the evacuation of over 1 million people.
INC News, 21/09/2015 - via RT-Web
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