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5.9 earthquake hits Chile

Depth of 17.3km

Newsroom November 8 09:20

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit northwest of Talcahuano in Chile, Tuesday, according to the USGS. The depth of the tremor is estimated at 17.3km.

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