USGS: Magnitude-6.5 earthquake hits Chile's coast

Beaumont Enterprise

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A powerful magnitude-6.5 earthquake has shaken Chile's Pacific coast but there were no immediate reports of major damages or injuries.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck at 7:19 p.m. local time Thursday at a depth of 10 kilometers and its epicenter was 79.9 kilometers (49.6 miles) west of Coquimbo, Chile.

Chilean authorities said the quake was centered under the ocean and there was no tsunami warning issued.

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