Earthquake with magnitude of 6.8 strikes off the coast of Chile

(ABC) – An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 6.8 has been detected off the coast of Chile, according to officials with the U.S. Geological Survey. Chile’s National Office of Emergency says the quake will not

cause a tsunami to strike the country. The quake, with a depth of 9.8 km (6.09 miles), was initially detected as a magnitude 6.6 and is now listed as a 6.8, the USGS said. READ MORE