Coquimbo: An earthquake measuring 4.9 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Coquimbo region in northern Chile on Monday.

According to Qatar News Agency, the epicenter of the earthquake occurred 9 km from Salamanca city in the region, at a depth of 103.6 km, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

There have been no reports of casualties or material damage. Chile is highly prone to earthquakes due to its location along the Ring of Fire. In 2010, a devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake, followed by a tsunami, struck central and southern Chile, killing around 500 people.