An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck northern Chile early Wednesday.
According to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ), it struck at a depth of 145 km.
The US Geological Survey has placed the epicentre about 62 km southwest of San Pedro de Atacama.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai to be sentenced on February 9
Hong Kong media tycoon and democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on February 9, the city's judiciary said on Friday, in a closely watched national security trial that has drawn international criticism.
Danone recalls more infant formula in Europe
Danone is withdrawing batches of infant formula in Austria, Germany and France, the company and an Austrian government food agency said, expanding an industry recall sparked by contamination with the toxin cereulide.
UN chief calls New START treaty expiration 'grave moment'
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called the expiration of the New START Treaty a grave moment for international peace and urged Russia and US to negotiate a new nuclear arms control framework without delay.
Pakistan military says it concludes week-long fight against Baloch separatists
Pakistan's military said on Thursday it had concluded a week-long operation against separatists in Balochistan who stormed more than a dozen locations, taking hostages, setting off explosives and waging gun battles with security forces.
One dead, one missing as Storm Leonardo batters Portugal and Spain
One man died in Portugal after flood waters engulfed his car and in Spain, a girl was dragged away by a river after trying to rescue her dog, as Storm Leonardo lashed the Iberian peninsula with heavy rains and strong winds on Thursday.
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