Magnitude 6.4 Quake Sways Buildings in Coastal Chile

The Associated Press
By The Associated Press
September 21, 2021World News
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Magnitude 6.4 Quake Sways Buildings in Coastal Chile
Buildings are seen in Concepcion, Chile, on Jan. 25, 2017. (Guillermo Salgado /AFP via Getty Images)

SANTIAGO, Chile—A strong earthquake shook buildings in the Chilean city of Concepcion on Tuesday, though there were no immediate reports of damage.

The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake’s magnitude at 6.4 and said it was centered offshore, 50 miles northwest of the city of Arauco.

Witnesses said tall buildings swayed strongly after the quake hit at 10:14 a.m. local time.

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