A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has struck in the Pacific off the coast of central Chile on Monday, the US Geological Survey says.
People in the city of Valparaiso keep a close eye on the shoreline after the September 16 quake hit off the Chilean coast. Photo: AFP
Chile's emergency office said no immediate damage was reported and no tsunami was expected.
The USGS said the quake was centred 51.5 km southwest of Coquimbo and struck at a depth of 35 km.
The region has been hit by a string of aftershocks following an 8.3 magnitude quake on 16 September.
- Reuters
