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5.8-magnitude quake jolts northern Chile

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09/02/2026

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09/02/2026

5.8-magnitude quake jolts northern Chile

SANTIAGO, Feb 9, (Xinhua): A 5.8-magnitude earthquake on Sunday hit northern Chile at 1:23 p.m. local time and no casualties have been reported so far, authorities said. The earthquake occurred in the northern part of the Tarapaca Region of Chile with a depth of 121 kilometers.

Authorities said that there is no tsunami threat following the quake. Possible damage to people and property caused by the quake is still under investigation.