Updated 11/13/2009 6:01:41 AM
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- Seismologists say a strong earthquake has struck northern Chile.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the 6.5-magnitude quake's
epicenter is between the cities of Iquique and Arica, about 60
miles (95 kilometers) from each.
It hit just after midnight Friday local time (0305 GMT Friday;
10:05 p.m. Thursday EST).
SGS reports the quake had a relatively shallow depth of 6 miles
(10 kilometers).
Powerful earthquakes are common in the South American nation, which stretches along the quake-prone Pacific "Ring of Fire."
Associated Press
