5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Offshore Coquimbo, Chile

An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck the offshore Coquimbo region in Chile. The quake occurred at a depth of 68 kilometers, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 has struck the offshore Coquimbo region in Chile, as confirmed by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) on Sunday.

The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 68 kilometers (42.25 miles), according to the EMSC.

(With inputs from agencies.)