An earthquake measuring 8.5 points on the Richter scale struck central Chile in the early hours of Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The tremor occurred some 89 kilometers (55.3 miles) to the north of the city of Concepcion at about 03.34 a.m. local time (06.34 GMT).
There have been no reports on victims or damage.
MOSCOW, February 27 (RIA Novosti)
