A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck central Chile Sunday (March 25), in an area hit by an 8.8 earthquake in 2010, the US Geological Survey said.
According to AFP report, the USGS said the latest quake occurred at 2237 GMT 32 kilometers (20 miles) northwest of Talca, Chile, at a depth of 30 kilometers (18.6 miles).
There were no immediate reports of deaths or significant damage, officials in Chile said.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii, taking note of the earthquake in Chile, said "a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected."
According to AFP report, the USGS said the latest quake occurred at 2237 GMT 32 kilometers (20 miles) northwest of Talca, Chile, at a depth of 30 kilometers (18.6 miles).
There were no immediate reports of deaths or significant damage, officials in Chile said.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii, taking note of the earthquake in Chile, said "a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected."
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