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6.4-magnitude earthquake shakes central Chile

An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale hit central Chile on Friday, reports said. There were no immediate reports of damage, officials said.

Bindiya Bhatt

04 Nov 2016 22:42 IST

Updated On 04 Nov 2016 23:43 IST

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6.4-magnitude earthquake shakes central Chile — Representational picture (Source: Getty)

An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale hit central Chile on Friday, reports said. There were no immediate reports of damage, officials said.

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The powerful quake shook buildings in the capital Santiago and caused panic among residents, AFP reported.

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