6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Chile, With No Reports of Casualties

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6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Chile, With No Reports of Casualties — A map shows the location of a 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck northern Chile on June 6, 2025. USGS

By The Associated Press

6/6/2025Updated: 6/6/2025

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SANTIAGO, Chile—A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Friday, causing minor infrastructure damage and cutting power to over 20,000 people. Authorities have not reported any casualties following the tremor.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake hit at 1:15 p.m. local time (5:15 p.m. GMT) at a depth of 76 kilometers (47 miles). Its epicenter was located near the coast of the Atacama Desert.

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