4.0 magnitude earthquake hits Chile's Vallenar

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An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter scale struck 97 km West Southwest of Vallenar, Chile on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. Vallenar is a city and commune in the Atacama Region of Chile.

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The earthquake occurred at 01:51:28 (UTC+05:30) and hit Vallenar, Chile at a depth of 35 km, the USGS informed. The earthquake's epicentre was 28.982degS and 71.642degW, respectively. No casualties have been reported yet. Further details are awaited.

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