Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes northern Chile

By The Associated Press

Posted Oct 10, 2017 04:11:37 AM.

Last Updated Oct 10, 2017 05:00:20 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

SANTIAGO, Chile – The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.3 earthquake has struck northern Chile.

The quake, which was moderately deep at 82 kilometres (51 miles), struck at 3:32 a.m. local time Tuesday. The epicenter in Tarapaca was 73 kilometres (45 miles) east of the port city of Arica, and 87 kilometres (54 miles) southeast of the larger Peruvian city of Tacna.

No further information was immediately available.

Keep it Factual

Add CityNews Halifax as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Here are the Halifax highways getting repaved

As part of its five-year plan, the Province of Nova Scotia is repaving 60 kilometres of roadway to help safety and support trade. “It is critical that we keep our major highways in good shape for...

22h ago

What happens when your face becomes data?

Facial recognition is marketed as convenient, but it seems like the ease comes at a cost. Biometric surveillance has become central to security information systems across government agencies including...

The Big Story

2h ago

His wife died by suicide. He wants the government to reconsider its MAID bill

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, support is available 24-7 by calling or texting 988, Canada’s national suicide prevention helpline.

5h ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after his affair raises national security concerns

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned Thursday after his extramarital affair raised national security concerns. The company named Colette Kress as interim CEO. She is the current executive vice president...

56m ago