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Strong quake shakes Chile capital - USGS


    SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck near the Chilean capital Santiago on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

    The quake, which the USGS initially measured at a magnitude of 6.6, struck 30 miles (48 km) north-northeast of the main port of Valparaiso, and 72 miles (116 km) northwest of the capital Santiago at a depth of 16.1 miles (25.9 km), it said.

    There were no initial reports of damage or injuries.

    The USGS initially said the quake struck at a depth of 41.9 miles (67.4 km).

    (Writing by Eric Walsh)