Magnitude 6.1 quake hits central Chile

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A strong magnitude-6.1 earthquake hit central Chile Friday, and no immediate casualties or damage were reported, local media said.

The earthquake took place at 1003 GMT, and the epicenter was 65 km south of Concepcion, Chile's second largest city, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

A series of aftershocks followed the powerful magnitude-8.8 quake that hit southern and central Chile on Feb. 27.

 

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