6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Chilean Coast

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the coast of Chile at 1:26 p.m. local time (same time EDT) Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor occurred at a depth of 42.5 miles, the USGS also reported. The quake's epicenter was 41 miles west-northwest of Diego de Almagro, Chile, which has a population of about 18,000.

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In the Atacama Desert, the shaking created a cloud of dust over parts of the bone-dry region.

There have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries. A tsunami alert was not issued following the quake.

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