By The Associated Press | Associated Press – 2 hrs 47 mins ago
SANTIAGO, Chile - A 5.1-magnitude temblor has shaken awake residents of Chile’s capital, but no damage or injuries have been reported.
The US Geological Survey reports that the earthquake occurred Saturday at 4:28 a.m. local time, or 0728 GMT. It was centred in the Chile’s metropolitan region, at a depth of 66.7 kilometres (about 40 miles).
The University of Chile’s seismological service measured the quake as stronger, with a 5.3 magnitude.
The Chilean government’s National Emergency Office says no injuries or damage have been reported, and basic services have not been affected.
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