Earthquake rocks Chile

Washington, March 27: A 6.2 MAGNITUDE earthquake struck in the northern part of Chile, the US Geological Survey reported.

The quake was measured at a depth of 59 km and the epicenter was located 611 km north of the capital city of Santiago.

No tsunami watch was issued.

In February, a massive 8.8-magnitude quake rocked the country and triggered a tsunami, killing 452 people.

—Agencies