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Quake hits southern Chile, a year after huge one


    SANTIAGO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A strong quake of 6.0 magnitude struck on Sunday about 23 miles south of Concepcion, Chile, at a depth of 10.4 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

    Chile's state emergency office Onemi said there were no reports of damages or injuries and no risk of a tsunami. A spokeswoman said there were partial power cuts in the area, however.

    One year ago today, February 27, Chile was hit with a massive, 8.8-magnitude quake that killed more than 500 people and caused some $30 billion (18 billion pounds) in damage.

    The worst-hit region was in the south, near Concepcion.

    (Reporting by Fabian Cambero; Writing by Hilary Burke)