4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Chile

An earthquake measuring 4.9 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Antofagasta region in northern Chile on Monday. The epicenter of the earthquake occurred 77 km from Ollague village, at a depth of 106.3 km, the U.S Geological Survey (USGS) reported. There have been no reports of casualties or material damage due to the earthquake so far. In 2010, a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile, killing at least 500 people and triggering a tsunami. Chile is located along the Ring of Fire where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. Source: Qatar News Agency