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.
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