The FINANCIAL — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Chile early on July 12, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, according to RIA Novosti.
The tremor was reportedly registered some 78 kilometers (48 miles) to the north-east of the country's northern city of Calama. The quake's epicenter was some 91 kilometers (56 miles) underground.
There have been no reports on victims or damage.