SAO PAULO: A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit northern Chile on Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
The quake struck at a depth of 130 km, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the report issued by the CENC.
No injuries or damage have been reported yet.
"A medium-intensity earthquake has just occurred with its epicentre near Antogasta. I have already contacted the delegate of the region, and so far, there are no reports of injuries or major damage, but the teams are gathering information, " President Gabriel Boric said in a post on X.