Chile rocked by 6.0 magnitude quake, no injuries reported

[WorldNews]

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An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Moment magnitude scale shook central Chile Monday, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, the country's National Emergency Office said. The epicenter was in the same area that was hit by an 8.3 magnitude quake on September 16, which triggered a tsunami that killed 15 people and drove 16,000 from their homes. The US Geological Service said Monday's quake's measured 6.0 on the Moment magnitude scale, while Chile's National Seismological Center said it measured 6.1 on the Richter scale.

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