Strong M6.2 earthquake hits northern Chile causing landslides and shaking buildings near the epicenter (videos and pictures)

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A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck the north of Chile at 22:19 GMT on Thursday, November 1, 2018, just 118 kilometers (73 miles) to the northeast of the coastal city of Iquique and at a depth of 91 kilometers. The tremors provoked the mass exodus of people from Iquique beaches. No tsunami warning was issued.

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A M6.2 earthquake hit northern Chile on November 1 2018.

Here a video compilation of the first recordings after the earthquake:

The strong jolt has been felt over large areas from Arica, Parinacota, Tarapacá to Antofagasta, causing landslides and shaking buildings in the area.

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Rockslide after M6.2 earthquake in Chile.
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Rockslide after M6.2 earthquake in Chile.
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Landslide after M6.2 earthquake in Chile.
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Landslide after M6.2 earthquake in Chile.

There have been no immediate reports about casualties or damage caused by the quake.

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USGS – M 6.2 – 118km NE of Iquique, Chile
Agencia Brazil
ABC – Un terremoto de 6,2 grados sacude el norte de Chile

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