Magnitude 6.1 Quake Hits Northern Chile

The quake, centered 94 miles (150 km) east of the Chilean city of Iquique, struck at a depth of 24.9 miles (40 km).

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck northern Chile on Monday near the Bolivian border, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

It said the quake, centered 94 miles (150 km) east of the Chilean city of Iquique, struck at a depth of 24.9 miles (40 km).

Chile is a major copper producer.