6.2 quake hits Chile

AP — A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake has struck off Chile's southern coast on Thursday.



However, the authorities say it was not felt on land and discounted the possibility of a tsunami.



The US Geological Survey says the quake's epicenter was 336 miles or 542 kilometers west-southwest of Castro, Los Lagos.



Aysen Governor Pilar Cuevas said that the quake "was not felt in Coyhaique or Puerto Aysen and the population remains calm."



The Interior Ministry Emergency Office said no damages to infrastructure were reported.



Chile's Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service said the characteristics of the quake would not generate the conditions for a tsunami off the coasts of Chile.



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