An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale struck an area near the central coast of Chile yesterday, Friday.

The German Research Centre for Geosciences said the epicenter was at a depth of ten kilometers.

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No reports of casualties or material damage have been received so far as a result of the earthquake.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 strikes area near coast of Chile - Archive