6.2 quake hits Chile coast 2 years after deadly one

January 24, 2012 11:26

An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck just off the shore of south-central Chile, virtually the same area devastated by a massive quake two years ago, various media have reported. So far there has been no report of any casualties, and authorities have dismissed fears of a tsunami, a claim that even Chile's navy has backed.

Chile had been devastated by an earthquake of more than 8 magnitude in 2010, and fears of another disaster are not unfounded.

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